Wreck of le Polynesien
Wreck of le Polynesien is a historic site in Malta. Wreck of le Polynesien is situated nearby to the town Marsaskala.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Saint Thomas Tower and Mamo Tower.
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 west of Wreck of le Polynesien.
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. Mamo Tower is situated 3½ km west of Wreck of le Polynesien.
Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple
Archaeological site
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Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple is a ruined megalithic temple in Xrobb l-Għaġin, limits of Marsaxlokk, Malta. After being identified in 1913, the site was excavated between 1914 and 1915. Xrobb l-Għaġin Temple is situated 3 km southwest of Wreck of le Polynesien.
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 and abbreviated as M'Skala or M'Scala 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 3½ km west of Wreck of le Polynesien.
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.
Wreck of le Polynesien
- Type: Tourist attraction
- Categories: tourism, historic site, and disaster remains
- Location: Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.85822° or 35° 51′ 30″ northLongitude
14.59919° or 14° 35′ 57″ eastOpen location code
8F7PVH5X+7MOpenStreetMap ID
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