Torri tal-Ġawhar

Torri tal-Ġawhar is a tower in Safi, Malta. Torri tal-Ġawhar is situated nearby to the ruins Ta’ Ġawhar Tower, as well as near the village Safi.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ta’ Ġawhar Tower and Xarolla Windmill.

Ta’ Ġawhar Tower

Ruins

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Ta' Ġawhar Tower is a round Punic-Roman tower in the village of Safi, Malta. The tower is the best preserved of the six Punic-Roman towers in Malta at approximately seven wall courses high.

The Xarolla Windmill at Żurrieq, Malta is one of the windmills constructed by the Order of St. John in the villages and towns of Malta. It was built in the 18th century and is presently one of the most preserved windmills in Malta. Xarolla Windmill is situated 1½ km west of Torri tal-Ġawhar.

Parish Church of Saint Leonard

Church

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The Parish Church of St Leonard is a Roman Catholic parish church serving the village of Kirkop in Malta. Parish Church of Saint Leonard is situated 1½ km northwest of Torri tal-Ġawhar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Safi and Kirkop.

Safi

Village

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Safi is a village in the Western Region of Malta, bordering Żurrieq and Kirkop. The population of Safi was 3,324 in July 2024. This included 1,714 males and 1,610 females; 2,985 Maltese nationals and 339 foreign nationals.

Kirkop

Village

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Kirkop is a village in the Southern Region of Malta. Located near the Malta International Airport, it has been inhabited since pre-history. The parish church is dedicated to Saint Leonard. The football team of the village is Kirkop United.

Gudja

Village

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Gudja is a village in the Southern Region of Malta. The village is located on high grounds, south of the capital Valletta. It is administered by the Gudja Local Council.

Torri tal-Ġawhar

Type: Tower
Also known as: “Torri tal-Gawhar”
Location: Safi, Malta, Europe
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Latitude

35.83278° or 35° 49′ 58″ north

Longitude

14.5° or 14° 30′ east

Elevation

80 metres (262 feet)

Open location code

8F7PRGM2+42

GeoNames ID

2563101

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