Lija Belvedere Tower, Neoclassical belvedere tower in Lija, Malta.
The limestone tower stands at a roundabout on Transfiguration Avenue, featuring symmetrical columns and traditional architectural proportions from the 1850s period.
Architect Giuseppe Bonavia designed this Grade 1 heritage structure in 1857 as part of Villa Gourigon's gardens, owned by the Marquis Depiro family.
The tower represents Malta's adoption of European architectural movements during British rule, marking a shift from previous building traditions.
The Government of Malta maintains this observation point at coordinates 35.901972N, 14.448722E, which remains a central navigational landmark in Lija.
The structure transformed from a private garden folly into a public roundabout centerpiece following the 1950s development of Transfiguration Avenue.
Location: Lija
Inception: 1857
Architects: Giuseppe Bonavia
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.90197,14.44872
Latest update: March 11, 2025 07:23
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