Westreme Battery, Mellieħa

Name: Westreme Battery
Address: 22 Triq Dawret It-Tunnara, Mellieħa, Malta

#5 among attractions in Mellieħa

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Westreme Battery, also known as ir-Rasus Battery or Mellieħa Right Battery, is a former artillery battery in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1715–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands. ()

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

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22 Triq Dawret It-TunnaraMellieħa Malta

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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.

1 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...
1 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.
0.5 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.
0.5 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.
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.
1.4 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.
0.8 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.

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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:

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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)

Westreme Battery, Mellieħa

Facts and practical information

Westreme Battery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Popeye Village, Mellieħa

Saint Agatha's Tower, Mellieħa

Parish Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, Mellieħa

Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa, Mellieħa

Fort Mellieħa, Mellieħa

Għajn Żnuber Tower, Manikata

The Devil's Farmhouse, Mellieħa

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Westreme Battery open?

Which popular attractions are close to Westreme Battery?

How to get to Westreme Battery by public transport?