Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Redoubt, 18th-century coastal fortification in Naxxar, Malta
The redoubt stands on a rocky coastline with defensive walls facing the Mediterranean Sea, featuring typical military architecture of its period.
The Knights of St. John constructed this fortification in 1715 as part of their strategic network to protect Malta's northern shores from naval threats.
The name of this military structure derives from the Maltese words meaning 'Sea of Pebbles', reflecting the characteristics of the surrounding coastline.
The fortification remains accessible through hiking trails along the coast, connecting visitors to additional historical structures in the Naxxar region.
This defensive structure represents one of the few remaining redoubts that maintained its original structural elements despite centuries of coastal exposure.
Location: Naxxar
Inception: 1715
GPS coordinates: 35.93986,14.45581
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:26
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