Fort Benghisa, Malta Island

Name: Fort Benghisa
Address: Malta Island, Malta

#19 among attractions in Malta Island

Forts and castles

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Fort Benghisa is a polygonal fort in Birżebbuġa, Malta. It was built between 1910 and 1912 by the British on high ground on the seaward face of Benghisa Point, the southern arm of Marsaxlokk Bay. It is the southernmost fortification in Malta. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Coordinates: 35°48'30"N, 14°31'57"E

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Fort Benghisa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Playmobil Funpark, Għar Dalam, Fort San Lucian, Fort Delimara.

1.6 miW
Theme park, Amusement park
Playmobil Funpark, Żurrieq
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1.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Specialty museum
Għar Dalam, Cottonera
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1.6 miN
Forts and castles
Fort San Lucian, Marsaxlokk
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1.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Fort Delimara, Marsaxlokk
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2.4 miN
Church
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Marsaxlokk
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1.6 miN
Church, Forts and castles
Saint George Redoubt, Malta Island
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1.8 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Delimara Lighthouse, Malta Island
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1.6 miN
Church
St George's Chapel, Malta Island
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2.8 miN
Temple, Ancient Greek architecture
Tas-Silġ, Marsaxlokk
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1.9 miN
Archaeological site
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1.7 miN
Forts and castles
Pinto Battery, Marsaxlokk
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