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Currently (Feb 2023) closed. It was built in 1614 to protect the sheltered Marsaskala Creek, after the Turkish Ottomans had landed during the Raid of Zejtun. It was named Saint Thomas after a nearby Chapel was dec.51 Chapel was dedicated to him, and had an artillery battery added in 1715. The French briefly occupied the Fort from 1798 to 1800 when it was stormed by Maltese insurgents and recaptured, with the British briefly using it as a prison. For many years it lay abandoned, being used as a Restaurant and Pizzeria at one time, but was handed over to a heritage foundation in 2008. Work is now underway to restore it and eventually open it to the public.
Ian ScalesIan Scales
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The tower wad constructed by the order of st John mainly to offer protection to the peasants from the pirates, so they could feel safe while working the fields that surrounded the area, due that the location is found beside the shoreline, it was quite easy to get abducted by pirates and sold as a slave somewhere else abroad. So since the knights owned the land, they came wirh the brilliant idea to guard the area 24/7 so people would find the courage to rent the fields and work in them .
Steve ZammitSteve Zammit
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Currently (July 2022) closed due to renovation work so could not go inside. According to 'Wiki' it is the largest watchtower in Malta, pity I only say it from the outside.
Chris HughesChris Hughes
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Still under restoration, and looking good! The ditch will look wonderful when grassed. Seems they are now restoring the drawbridge. Can’t wait till we can get inside.
pip judahpip judah
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Por lo que parece, lleva en reformas desde hace más de 1 año... Había muchas cosas en plena reforma en Malta en Febrero de 2024. Una lástima no poder ver su interior porque su exterior es impresionante. Por detrás hay un hotel abandonado, lo que le da un aspecto un poco negativo. Toda la zona estaba bastante sucia, basura por las calles, árboles y plantas sin arreglar ocupando la poca acera peatonal que hay, una zona muy descuidada en general.
Beatriz MVBeatriz MV
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Priceless gem being restored. Kudos to Heritage Malta for their work. Place is presently closed to the works being done.
NORMAN BROWNNORMAN BROWN
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Nearby Attractions Of Torri San Tumas
St. Thomas Bay Sandy beach
Bad to the Bone Pet & Garden Supply
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Saint Thomas Tower, also known as Fort Saint Thomas, is a large bastioned watchtower in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built in 1614, the third of six Wignacourt towers. An artillery battery was added to the tower in the early 18th century. Saint Thomas Tower is the largest watchtower in Malta.
attractions: St. Thomas Bay Sandy beach, Bad to the Bone Pet & Garden Supply, Żonqor, Laros Ltd Veterinary Pharmacy and Consultation Center, Honey Corner Too, Asian corner, restaurants: Tal-Familja Restaurant, Al Legna Pizzeria, Taninu Bistro, Corner view, San Tomaso Bar & Restaurant, La Favorita, CFC Marsaskala (Crispy Flavoured Chicken), Kyle's Kitchen Zonqor Point, Miracle Foods, Oriental Taste Restaurant
