Saint Anthony's Battery

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Saint Anthony's Battery is an artillery battery in Qala, Gozo, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John between 1731 and 1732 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. It is one of only two surviving batteries on Gozo, the other one being Qolla l-Bajda Battery in Żebbuġ. ()

Local name: It-Trunċiera tal-Qala Built: 1731 (293 years ago)Coordinates: 36°1'58"N, 14°20'7"E

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Saint Anthony's Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Our Lady of Loreto Parish Church, Fort Chambray, Wied Musa Battery, Saint Mary's Tower.

2.6 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
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2.5 miW
Forts and castles
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3.2 miS
Palace
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Forts and castles
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3.3 miSE
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2.1 miNW
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2.3 miW
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Tower
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Forts and castles
Tal-Bir Redoubt, Malta Island
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