Qalet Marku Tower

Northern Malta


Qalet Marku Tower, on Qrejten Point, west of Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq Bay, was built in a frenzy of fortified development ordered by Grand Master de Redin, which saw 13 such watchtowers constructed in a year along this coastline.


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