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Fort Leonardo, Cottonera

#5 among attractions in Cottonera

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Fort Leonardo, Cottonera

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Alternative names: Built: 1872 (152 years ago)Coordinates: 35°52'40"N, 14°33'35"E
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Cottonera Malta

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Fort Leonardo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

  • briconet redoubt marsaskala0.9 miS
    Forts and castles

    Briconet Redoubt, Marsaskala

    23 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.

  • chapel of st nicholas marsaskala~1630 ftSE
    Church, Baroque architecture

    Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala

    8 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.

  • zonqor battery marsaskala0.7 miS
    Forts and castles

    Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala

    19 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.

  • della grazie battery xghajra0.8 miNW
    Forts and castles

    Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra

    21 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.

  • triq il wiesgha tower cottonera~1330 ftE
    Tower

    Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera

    7 min walk • 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.

  • santa marija chapel zabbar1.2 miW
    Church

    Santa Marija Chapel, Żabbar

    31 min walk • The Santa Marija Chapel is one of the Roman Catholic churches in Żabbar, Malta. This church is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary and is known by the title 'tal-indirizz' and is the only one having this title in Malta.

  • fort saint rocco fgura1.6 miNW
    Forts and castles

    Fort Saint Rocco, Fgura

    41 min walk • Fort Saint Rocco, also known as Fort Saint Roca on some maps, is a polygonal fort in Kalkara, Malta. It is located east of Rinella Battery and seaward of the village of Santu Rokku, and forms part of the complex of shore batteries built by the British to defend the coast east of the mouth of Grand Harbour between the 1870s and 1900s.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Leonardo?

Nearby attractions include Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Cottonera (7 min walk), Chapel of St. Nicholas, Marsaskala (8 min walk), Żonqor Battery, Marsaskala (19 min walk), Della Grazie Battery, Xgħajra (21 min walk).

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