Delimara Tower, Coastal watchtower in Marsaxlokk, Malta
Delimara Tower is a square coastal watchtower located in Marsaxlokk on Malta's southern coast. The structure features two floors with gun positions and a defensive parapet built in the style characteristic of De Redin towers.
The tower was built in 1658 as part of a coastal defense system commissioned by Martin de Redin. It was destroyed by British forces during World War II due to strategic conflicts with their own defensive positions.
The tower served as a warning system that residents depended on to protect their village from pirate raids and seaborne attacks. Its presence shaped how people organized their daily life and work along this stretch of coast.
The site sits on a rocky shoreline with direct views of Marsaxlokk harbor where traditional fishing boats are moored. Access to the location is fairly straightforward, though the ground can be uneven and slippery, especially when wet.
The tower was designed to house only four guards in cramped quarters, with minimal space for supplies and weapons during peacetime. This stark simplicity reveals how scarce resources were for these isolated defensive outposts.
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