Mistra Battery

Mistra Battery features a semi-circular gun platform constructed from thick limestone walls, positioned on an elevated hillside overlooking Mistra Bay with commanding views of the Mediterranean Sea and surrounding coastal landscape.

Built in 1761 by the Order of Saint John, Mistra Battery was constructed as part of Malta's coastal defense system during a period when the island was actively fortifying its shorelines against maritime threats and pirate attacks.

Designated as a Grade 1 heritage property, Mistra Battery represents one of the best-preserved examples of 18th-century military architecture by the Knights of Malta, featuring embrasures, musketry loopholes, and coats of arms representing the Order.

Located at coordinates 35.958467 latitude and 14.394961 longitude, the battery is accessible from Mellieħa town center approximately 2.2 miles away by bus, taxi, or on foot, with nearby parking available for visitors.

Unlike other fortress sites that underwent modernization, Mistra Battery remains largely unaltered since its original construction, offering visitors an authentic glimpse into 18th-century coastal defense mechanisms in their original state.

Location: Mellieħa

Inception: 1761

GPS coordinates: 35.95847,14.39496

Latest update: July 24, 2025 10:19