St Julian's Tower, Coastal watchtower in Sliema, Malta
St Julian's Tower is a square coastal tower in Sliema with two floors and a roofed turret, positioned to maintain direct sight lines to Saint George's Tower and Valletta. Today it functions as a restaurant, allowing visitors to dine while viewing the Mediterranean Sea.
The tower was built in 1658 as the fifth of thirteen De Redin fortifications and was later reinforced with artillery positions that included four gun embrasures.
The tower gave its name to Tower Road, the main waterfront promenade that shapes how people move along this part of the northeastern coast.
The tower sits directly along Tower Road and offers easy access to the waterfront for strolling or taking in views. Visiting in the late afternoon works well, as you get good light and the area tends to be less crowded than at midday.
A marble plaque from 1951 displays the coat-of-arms of the Grand Master who commissioned the structure, marking his role in Malta's defense system. This memorial reminds visitors of the figures behind the island's historic fortifications.
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