Madliena Tower, originally known as Torre della Paulina, is a small watchtower in Madliena, limits of Pembroke, Malta. It was completed in 1658 as the fourth of the De Redin towers. The British built an artillery battery next to the tower in 1908–1909, and the tower and battery remained in use until World War II.
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One of the 14 towers build around Malta built during the knights. These were watch towers to sound the alarm that the enemy was approaching. Who ever saw the enemies first would put on a fire on the tower. The next tower would see the fire and they themselves would put on the fire for the next tower to see and the next would see the fire and again would put on a fire. This way all Malta would know within minutes that the enemy was...
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Enjoy your pleasant stroll up to the tower; use sunscreen and avoid shade. When the red flag is flying, stay clear from the red zone locations as military training is taking place.wonderfully designed watchtower. Additionally, there is a fougasse built into the earth beside the tower. I'm hoping to see inside on an open day. Well worth a visit and perusal when strolling...
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Architecturally beautiful watchtower which has been recently restored. There is also fougasse inbuilt in the ground next to the tower and a recent structure built beneath the tower which is in a dangerous condition. Hoping for an open day to see inside. Worth visiting and reading about when walking...
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