Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala

Name: Żonqor Battery
Address: Marsaskala, Malta

#3 among attractions in Marsaskala

Top attraction, Forts and castles

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Żonqor Battery is an artillery battery in Marsaskala, Malta, standing on high ground overlooking Marsaskala Bay. It is a polygonal fort and was built by the British from 1882 to 1886. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1882 (142 years ago)Coordinates: 35°52'6"N, 14°33'51"E

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Żonqor Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Briconet Redoubt, Chapel of St. Nicholas, Della Grazie Battery, Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower.

~980 ftS
Forts and castles
Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala
5 min walk • Briconet Redoubt, also known as Marsaskala Redoubt or the Vendôme Entrenchment, is a redoubt in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built in 1715 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Until recently, the redoubt was used as a police station.
0.4 miN
Church, Baroque architecture
Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala
11 min walk • The Chapel of Saint Nicholas, sometimes known as Tas-Subriċint, is a Roman Catholic chapel located in the Żonqor area between Marsaskala and Żabbar, Malta. A previous chapel dedicated to Saint Nicholas was located in the area from at least the early 16th century, but it was deconsecrated in the 17th century.
1.5 miNW
Forts and castles
Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra
38 min walk • Della Grazie Battery, also known as Xgħajra Battery, is an artillery battery in Xgħajra, Malta. It was built by the British between 1888 and 1893.
0.7 miN
Tower
Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera
18 min walk • Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, originally known as Torre della Giddida and also called Mwejġel Tower, is a small watchtower near Żabbar, Malta. It was built in 1659 as the ninth of the De Redin towers.
1 miSW
Tower, Vernacular architecture
Mamo Tower, Marsaskala
27 min walk • Mamo Tower, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built by the Mamo family in 1657 on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta.
1.2 miSW
Church
Chapel of St Mary of Ħal Tmin, Marsaskala
31 min walk • The Chapel of Saint Mary of Ħal Tmin is a Roman Catholic 16th century chapel located in the outskirts of the village of Żejtun in Malta. Today the church remains in very good condition, with the teaching of catechism classes and other forms of religious activities and meetings organised in it.
0.7 miN
Forts and castles
Fort Leonardo, Cottonera
19 min walk • Fort Leonardo, also known as Fort San Leonardo or Fort San Anard, is a polygonal fort in Żabbar, Malta. It was built between 1872 and 1878 by the British between the villages of San Leonardo and Żonqor above the shore east of Grand Harbour.

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Which popular attractions are close to Żonqor Battery?

Nearby attractions include Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala (5 min walk), Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala (11 min walk), Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera (18 min walk), Fort Leonardo, Cottonera (19 min walk).

Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala

Facts and practical information

Marsaskala plan & book

Żonqor Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala

Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala

Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra

Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera

Mamo Tower, Marsaskala

Chapel of St Mary of Ħal Tmin, Marsaskala

Fort Leonardo, Cottonera

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Żonqor Battery?