Il-Maħsel

Il-Maħsel is a locality in , . Il-Maħsel is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Mamo Tower and Saint Thomas Tower.

Historic building
, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in , . It was built by the Mamo family in 1657 on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta.

Fort
, also known as Fort Saint Thomas, is a large bastioned watchtower in , . It was built in 1614, the third of six Wignacourt towers.

Archaeological site
is an artillery battery in , . It was built by the Order of Saint John in 1714–1716 as one of a series of coastal fortifications around the coasts of the Maltese Islands.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk.

Town
, also known as Wied il-Għajn or Marsascala is a seaside town in the of . Originally a fishing village, it has grown into a tourist destination and a permanent hometown for an ever-growing population.

is a small, traditional fishing village in the of . It has a harbour, and is a tourist attraction known for its views, fishing and history.

The Southern Harbour of extends around the natural harbour between Valetta and , 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

Latitude
35.85639° or 35° 51′ 23″ north
Longitude
14.565° or 14° 33′ 54″ east
Elevation
17 metres (56 feet)
Open location code
8F7PVH47+HX
Geo­Names ID
2563604
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St Thomas‘ Bay and Mamo Tower.

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