Ximenes Redoubt, Coastal fortification in Naxxar, Malta
The Ximenes Redoubt features a pentagonal structure with high parapet walls designed to protect infantrymen during coastal defense operations against maritime threats.
The Order of Saint John constructed this defensive structure in 1715 as part of their extensive network of coastal fortifications across the Maltese Islands.
Two warehouses added in the 18th century stored salt from nearby pans, reflecting Malta's traditional salt production industry and maritime trade activities.
Located at coordinates 35°56′52.4″N 14°25′32.7″E along the Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq-Salina coast road, the redoubt underwent complete restoration between 2011 and 2013.
Unlike other Maltese redoubts of its time, this structure consisted only of an enclosure with parapet walls, without the standard blockhouse found in similar fortifications.
Location: Naxxar
Inception: 1715
Address: Triq is-Salini
GPS coordinates: 35.94789,14.42575
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:51
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