Arrias Battery, Artillery battery in St. Paul's Bay, Malta.
The rectangular platform of Arrias Battery features a rounded northern end with a low parapet and a single embrasure facing the Mediterranean Sea.
The Order of Saint John constructed Arrias Battery between 1715 and 1716 as part of their coastal defense network protecting the Maltese Islands.
An inscription above the main entrance commemorates Knight Emmanuele Arrias, whose name became permanently associated with this military structure.
The former military installation now functions as The Fortress Wine & Dine restaurant, allowing visitors to experience historical architecture while dining.
This Grade 1 national monument stands as one of two original defenses of Xemxija Bay, with its companion Dellia Battery demolished in 1924.
Location: St. Paul's Bay
Inception: 1715
GPS coordinates: 35.94744,14.38297
Latest update: March 8, 2025 03:03
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