Wied Musa Battery, Mellieħa

Name: Wied Musa Battery
Address: Mellieħa, Malta

#7 among attractions in Mellieħa

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Wied Musa Battery, also known as Swatar Battery, is a former artillery battery in Marfa, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1714–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. ()

Built: 1714 (310 years ago)Coordinates: 35°59'12"N, 14°20'32"E

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Wied Musa Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint Agatha's Tower, Crivelli Redoubt, Tal-Bir Redoubt, Qortin Redoubt.

0.8 miS
17th-century fortress with island views
Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa
22 min walk • Saint Agatha's Tower, also known as the Red Tower, Mellieħa Tower or Fort Saint Agatha, is a large bastioned watchtower in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built between 1647 and 1649, as the sixth of the Lascaris towers.
0.9 miE
Beach, Park, Outdoor activities
Crivelli Redoubt, Mellieħa
24 min walk • Crivelli Redoubt, also known as Barriera Redoubt or Armier Redoubt, is a redoubt in Armier Bay, Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as part of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
~1310 ftE
Forts and castles
Tal-Bir Redoubt, Malta Island
7 min walk • Tal-Bir Redoubt, also known as Wied Musa Redoubt, is a redoubt in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands. Today, the redoubt lies in ruins.
0.5 miE
Forts and castles
Qortin Redoubt, Malta Island
14 min walk • Qortin Redoubt, also known as Eskalar Redoubt, is a redoubt in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
0.8 miE
35°59'21"N • 14°21'24"E
Palm Beach Resort Malta, Malta Island
22 min walk • Beach, Restaurant
0.7 miE
Forts and castles
Vendôme Battery, Malta Island
17 min walk • Vendôme Battery, also known as Ta' Maċċu Battery, is an artillery battery near Armier Bay, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
0.5 miW
Popular ocean harbor for scuba divers
Ċirkewwa, Malta Island
12 min walk • Ċirkewwa is a harbour situated in the northernmost point of Malta. It is the site of the Ċirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where regular car ferries operate to the port of Mġarr in Gozo.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wied Musa Battery?

Nearby attractions include Tal-Bir Redoubt, Malta Island (7 min walk), Ċirkewwa, Malta Island (12 min walk), Qortin Redoubt, Malta Island (14 min walk), Vendôme Battery, Malta Island (17 min walk).

How to get to Wied Musa Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wied Musa Battery:

Bus

Aħrax • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 41, 42, N11, X1 (2 min walk)
Baterijja • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 41, 42, N11 (5 min walk)

Ferry

Comino ferries co-op (18 min walk)

Wied Musa Battery, Mellieħa

Facts and practical information

Wied Musa Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa

Crivelli Redoubt, Mellieħa

Tal-Bir Redoubt, Malta Island

Qortin Redoubt, Malta Island

Palm Beach Resort Malta, Malta Island

Vendôme Battery, Malta Island

Ċirkewwa, Malta Island

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wied Musa Battery?

How to get to Wied Musa Battery by public transport?