Vendôme Tower, Coastal defense tower in Marsaxlokk, Malta
The Vendôme Tower features a square plan with sloping walls, a protective parapet, and multiple musketry loopholes for defensive positions.
The Order of Saint John constructed this defensive structure in 1715 under the direction of Philip de Vendôme to strengthen coastal protection.
The tower now functions as the headquarters of Marsaxlokk Football Club, integrating historical architecture with modern community activities.
Visitors can access the tower through the main entrance, which replaced the original drawbridge, and explore two interior rooms plus a rooftop area.
This structure remains the single complete tour-reduit among four similar fortifications built between 1715 and 1716 in Malta.
Location: Marsaxlokk
Inception: 1715
GPS coordinates: 35.83719,14.54431
Latest update: March 9, 2025 06:08
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