Il-Maħsel
Il-Maħsel is a locality in Marsaskala, Malta. Il-Maħsel is situated nearby to the locality Il-Ponta tal-Miġnuna, as well as near Tas-Sienja.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Mamo Tower and Briconet Redoubt.
Mamo Tower
Historic building
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Mamo Tower, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built by the Mamo family in 1657 on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta.
Briconet Redoubt
Fort
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Briconet Redoubt, also known as Marsaskala Redoubt or the Vendôme Entrenchment, is a redoubt in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built in 1715 by the Order of Saint John as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the Maltese Islands.
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.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk.
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.
Marsaxlokk
Photo: Felix Koenig, CC BY 3.0.
Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta. It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.
Southern Harbor of Malta
Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and the Three Cities, with numerous settlements, most of them dating back centuries, on rocks and cliffs immediately around the harbour bay, as well as further inland.
Il-Maħsel
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Il-Mahsel”
- Location: Marsaskala, Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.85639° or 35° 51′ 23″ northLongitude
14.565° or 14° 33′ 54″ eastElevation
17 metres (56 feet)Open location code
8F7PVH47+HXGeoNames ID
2563604
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Localities in the Area
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include St Thomas Bay and Mamo Tower.
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