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Westreme Battery, Mellieħa

#5 among attractions in Mellieħa

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Westreme Battery, Mellieħa

Facts and practical information

Built: 1715 (309 years ago)Coordinates: 35°57'60"N, 14°21'25"E
Address

22 Triq Dawret It-TunnaraMellieħa Malta

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Opening hours
  1. Monday10 am - 12 pm
  2. Tuesday10 am - 12 pm & 2:30 pm - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday2:30 pm - 5 pm
  4. Thursday10 am - 12 pm
  5. Friday2:30 pm - 5 pm
  6. Saturdayclosed
  7. Sundayclosed
Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
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    Tunnara 2 min walk
    Lines 101 • 221 • 222 • 250 • 41 • 42 • 49 • N11
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    Skrajda 6 min walk
    Lines 101 • 221 • 222 • 250 • 41 • 42 • 49 • N11
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    Luna 6 min walk
    Lines 101 • 221 • 222 • 250 • 41 • 42 • 49 • N11 • X1 • X1A
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    Padrino 8 min walk
    Lines 101 • 221 • 222 • 250 • 41 • 42 • 49 • N11
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Westreme Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Popeye Village, Saint Agatha's Tower, Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa.

  • popeye village mellieha1 miSW
    Theme park and former 'Popeye' film set

    Popeye Village, Mellieħa

    26 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Mellieħa, Malta, Popeye Village holds a special place in the hearts of visitors and film enthusiasts alike. Originally constructed as the film set for the 1980 musical production "Popeye," starring Robin Williams, this charming...

  • saint agathas tower mellieha1 miNW
    17th-century fortress with island views

    Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa

    25 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.

  • parish church of the nativity of the virgin mary mellieha0.5 miSE
    Church, Baroque architecture

    Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa

    12 min walk • The Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church in Mellieħa, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. It was built between 1881 and 1898, and the dome and bell towers were completed between 1920 and 1940.

  • sanctuary of our lady of mellieha0.5 miSE
    Town, Church

    Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa

    13 min walk • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.

  • fort mellieha location map
    0.9 miSE
    Forts and castles

    Fort Mellieħa, Mellieħa

    23 min walk • Fort Mellieħa or Mellieħa Fort, also known as Il-Fortizza tas-Salib, is a World War II-era fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British on top of Mellieħa hill, to serve as a civil defence depot and an observation post. The structure is lightly fortified by a perimeter wall.

  • ghajn znuber tower manikata1.4 miSW
    Tower, Vernacular architecture

    Għajn Żnuber Tower, Manikata

    36 min walk • Għajn Żnuber Tower, also known as Ta' Ciantar Tower, is a rural structure in the limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was probably built in the 19th century as a farmstead or hunting lodge, and it later served as an anti-smuggling post and a coastal lookout position.

  • the devils farmhouse mellieha0.8 miSW
    Vernacular architecture

    The Devil's Farmhouse, Mellieħa

    22 min walk • The Devil's Farmhouse, also known in Maltese as Ir-Razzett tax-Xitan, and officially as Ir-Razzett Tax-Xjaten, is an 18th-century farmhouse in Mellieħa, Malta. The farmhouse features two unconnected buildings. The original scope for the buildings were to function as stables and a horse-riding school.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Westreme Battery open?

Westreme Battery is open:
  • Monday 10 am - 12 pm
  • Tuesday 10 am - 12 pm & 2:30 pm - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 2:30 pm - 5 pm
  • Thursday 10 am - 12 pm
  • Friday 2:30 pm - 5 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Westreme Battery?

Nearby attractions include Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa (12 min walk), Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa (13 min walk), The Devil's Farmhouse, Mellieħa (22 min walk), Fort Mellieħa, Mellieħa (23 min walk).

How to get to Westreme Battery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westreme Battery:

Bus
  • Tunnara • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 250, 41, 42, 49, N11 (2 min walk)
  • Skrajda • Lines: 101, 221, 222, 250, 41, 42, 49, N11 (6 min walk)

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