Għajn Ħadid Tower
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Għajn Ħadid Tower, originally known as Torre di Salomone and known by locals as Xagħra Tower, is a ruined watchtower in Selmun, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built in 1658 as the first of the De Redin towers. The tower has been in ruins since its upper floor collapsed in an earthquake in 1856.
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Għajn Ħadid Tower, originally known as Torre di Salomone and known by locals as Xagħra Tower, is a ruined watchtower in Selmun, limits of Mellieħa, Malta. It was built in 1658 as the first of the De Redin towers. The tower has been in ruins since its upper floor collapsed in an earthquake in 1856.
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A very remote place to build a watch tower but strategically an excellent place. Pity the tower was hit and damaged by an earthquake. Still worth a visit and the views from up there are fantastic.
Mario MicallefMario Micallef
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Lovely view, but be careful in the accessible building as one of the lintels is likely to collapse. There was a strange tug- or pilot- boat in the bay today with several small RIBs with several men on each driving off around the corner and in circles, almost as if they were looking for something. Something deep beneath the waves. The light faded and their lights sharpened the darkness of the sea, hinting at the hidden secrets below. The smell of dry salt was carried on the wind rushing up the hillside along with the fragmented shouts from the boatmen. One of the engines stuttered and failed on one RIB before the crew and their craft were dragged 20ft backwards toward the shore. A slight panic ensued before they managed to restart the engine and return to their crew mates.
Turbid C FrogswellTurbid C Frogswell
30
The tower is an unaccessible ruin but I am rating the place itself. Great views, ideal place to spin up your drone. Go there and you will not regret :).
Dawid SmykDawid Smyk
00
Toller Blick. Da ich persönlich mich weniger für die Historie und Gebäude interessiere aber mich sehr für die Natur begeistern kann, kann ich die Gegend sehr empfehlen. Es gibt hier gewaltige Felsspalten welche wohl durch Erdbeben entstanden. Den Tower an sich finde ich persönlich eher unspektakulär.
StefanStefan
10
The Tower itself is just a bunch of rocks, but the view you get from there is worth the ride.
Net NameNet Name
00
Great location, with beautiful view. Could have been a great pool, missed opportunity
Amber Van VeenAmber Van Veen
00
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