Triq il-Wiesgħa Tower, Coastal watchtower in Żabbar, Malta
The square-shaped tower stands on two floors with a turret on the roof, following the standard architectural pattern of De Redin towers.
Built in 1659 as the ninth tower in a series of thirteen defensive structures commissioned by Grand Master Martin de Redin of the Knights Hospitaller.
The tower carries the name Triq il-Wiesgħa, which translates to Wide Street in Maltese, indicating its location along an extensive coastal stretch.
Following restoration work completed in 2009 by Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna, the Grade 1 monument maintains its structural integrity but remains closed to visitors.
The tower survived potential demolition during the construction of Fort Leonardo in the 1870s due to its strategic position outside the fort's line of fire.
Location: Żabbar
Inception: 1659
Part of: De Redin towers
GPS coordinates: 35.87800,14.56425
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:33
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