Zammitello Palace, Manikata

Name: Zammitello Palace
Address: Manikata, Malta

#8 among attractions in Manikata

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The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mġarr, Malta, on the road leading to Ġnejna. It was built by Sir Giuseppe Nicola Zamitt and has remained in the same family for the past 200 years. Count Francis Sant Cassia,a cousin of the owner, was its last resident and was murdered outside the premises in 1988. To date the case has not been solved. It is now used for private functions and wedding receptions. ()

Completed: XIX centuryArchitectural style: Victorian architectureCoordinates: 35°55'15"N, 14°21'35"E

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Manikata Malta

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Zammitello Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Mgarr Church, Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Skorba Temples.

0.5 miE
Archeological site with megalithic ruins
Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Manikata
14 min walk • The Ta' Ħaġrat temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples. They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites. The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase; the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase.
~1990 ftE
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Mgarr Church, Xemxija
10 min walk • The Parish Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mġarr, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was constructed between 1912 and 1946 on the site of an earlier church which had existed since around 1400.
1.1 miNW
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Għajn Tuffieħa Tower, Mellieħa
30 min walk • Għajn Tuffieħa Tower is a small watchtower in Għajn Tuffieħa, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the second of the Lascaris towers. The tower is in good condition.
1 miE
Large stone remains of an ancient temple
Skorba Temples, Manikata
26 min walk • The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture.
0.4 miN
Museum
Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata
11 min walk • The Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths were discovered in 1929 during government works to cap a fresh water spring in the area. This spring, or a similar one, might explain why the baths, which needed a constant flow of large amounts of water, were built in Għajn Tuffieħa.
1.2 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Binġemma, Manikata
31 min walk • Fort Binġemma is a polygonal fort in the limits of Rabat, Malta. It was built between 1875 and 1878 by the British as part of the Victoria Lines. The fort has been illegally occupied by the Buttigieg family since 2009, who occasionally use it as a restaurant. It is set on a hill of around 590 feet above sea level.
0.6 miW
Tower
Lippija Tower, Manikata
17 min walk • Lippija Tower, also known as Ġnejna Tower, is a small watchtower in Ġnejna Bay, limits of Mġarr, Malta. It was completed in 1637 as the first of the Lascaris towers. Today, the tower is in good condition.
0.8 miW
Tower
Lascaris towers, Manikata
20 min walk • The Lascaris Towers are a series of mostly small coastal watchtowers built in Malta by the Order of Saint John between 1637 and 1652. The first seven towers were built around the coast of mainland Malta between 1637 and 1638. Between 1647 and 1652, a large tower was also built on mainland Malta, and two smaller ones were built on Gozo.
1 miNW
35°55'58"N • 14°20'59"E
GoldenBay Horse Riding, Malta Island
26 min walk • Horseback riding tours, Outdoor activities

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zammitello Palace?

Nearby attractions include Mgarr Church, Xemxija (10 min walk), Għajn Tuffieħa Roman Baths, Manikata (11 min walk), Ta' Ħaġrat Temples, Manikata (14 min walk), Lippija Tower, Manikata (17 min walk).

How to get to Zammitello Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zammitello Palace:

Bus

Piju • Lines: 101 (5 min walk)
Luke • Lines: 238, 44 (11 min walk)