Il-Ponta ta’ Barut
Il-Ponta ta’ Barut is a point in Marsaskala, Malta. Il-Ponta ta’ Barut is situated nearby to the locality Il-Ħamrija, as well as near Kappara.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Saint Thomas Tower and Briconet Redoubt.
Saint Thomas Tower
Fort
Photo: Shoka, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Briconet Redoubt
Fort
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 Żabbar.
Marsaskala
Town
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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.
Żabbar
Photo: Tony Hisgett, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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.
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.
Il-Ponta ta’ Barut
- Type: Point
- Also known as: “Il-Ponta ta‘ Barut”
- Category: landform
- Location: Marsaskala, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.86333° or 35° 51′ 48″ northLongitude
14.57306° or 14° 34′ 23″ eastElevation
1 metre (3 feet)Open location code
8F7PVH7F+86GeoNames ID
2563608
This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.
We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.
Satellite Map
Discover Il-Ponta ta’ Barut from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Il-Ħamrija and Kappara.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Il-Mitquba and Saint Thomas Tower.
Malta: Must-Visit Destinations
Delve into Valletta, Mdina, Sliema, and Victoria.
Curious Places to Discover
Uncover intriguing places from every corner of the globe.
About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Photo: Dirk.heldmaier, CC BY-SA 3.0.