Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera

Name: Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower
Address: Cottonera, Malta

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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. The tower suffered extensive damage in the 20th century, with parts of the structure being demolished, but it was restored between 2008 and 2009 and it is now in good condition. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1659 (365 years ago)Coordinates: 35°52'41"N, 14°33'51"E

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Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Briconet Redoubt, Chapel of St. Nicholas, Żonqor Battery, Della Grazie Battery.

0.9 miS
Forts and castles
Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala
22 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.
~1710 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala
9 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.
0.7 miS
Forts and castles
Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala
18 min walk • 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.
1 miNW
Forts and castles
Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra
26 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.
~1330 ftW
Forts and castles
Fort Leonardo, Cottonera
7 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 Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower?

Nearby attractions include Fort Leonardo, Cottonera (7 min walk), Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala (9 min walk), Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala (18 min walk), Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala (22 min walk).

Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera

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Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala

Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala

Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala

Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra

Fort Leonardo, Cottonera

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower?