Della Larga Forca
Della Larga Forca is a reef in Malta. Della Larga Forca is situated nearby to the locality San Leonardo, as well as near Ta’ L-Isqof.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Fort Leonardo and Żonqor Battery.
Fort Leonardo
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Fort Leonardo, also known as Fort San Leonardo or Fort San Anard, is a polygonal fort in Żabbar, Malta. It was built between 1872 and 1878 by the British between the villages of San Leonardo and Żonqor above the shore east of the Grand Harbour.
Żonqor Battery
Fort
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Żonqor Battery is an artillery battery in Marsaskala, Malta, standing on high ground overlooking Marsaskala Bay. It is a polygonal fort and was built by the British from 1882 to 1886.
Saint Thomas Tower
Fort
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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. Saint Thomas Tower is situated 2½ km south of Della Larga Forca.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Xgħajra and Marsaskala.
Xgħajra
Village
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Xgħajra is a small village in the Port Region of Malta. It is located on the coast, about halfway between Valletta and Marsaskala. Its local football club is known as the Xgħajra Tornadoes F.C.
Marsaskala
Town
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Marsaskala, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala is a seaside town in the Southern Region of Malta. Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population. Marsaskala is situated 2½ km southwest of Della Larga Forca.
Żabbar
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Żabbar, also known as Città Hompesch, is a city in the Port Region of Malta. It is the seventh largest city in the country, with an estimated population of 15,648 as of January 2021.
Della Larga Forca
- Type: Reef
- Category: landform
- Location: Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.88361° or 35° 53′ 1″ northLongitude
14.57083° or 14° 34′ 15″ eastOpen location code
8F7PVHMC+C8GeoNames ID
2563146
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Localities in the Area
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