Tigne Point Beach

Tigne Point Beach is a scenic viewpoint in Sliema, Malta Island. Tigne Point Beach is situated nearby to Fort Tigné, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Panoramic View of Valetta.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Fort Tigné and National Library.

Fort Tigné

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Fort Tigné is a polygonal fort in Tigné Point, Sliema, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John between 1793 and 1795 to protect the entrance to Marsamxett Harbour. Fort Tigné is situated 120 metres northwest of Tigne Point Beach.

National Library

Library

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The National Library of Malta, often known as the Bibliotheca, is a reference library in Republic Square, Valletta, Malta. It was founded by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc in 1776 out of the collections of the knight Louis Guérin de Tencin. National Library is situated 1 km south of Tigne Point Beach.

Manoel Island

Islet

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Manoel Island, formerly known as Bishop's Island or the Isolotto, is a small island which forms part of the municipality of Gżira in Marsamxett Harbour, Malta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Valletta and Northern Harbor of Malta.

Valletta

Photo: Thyes, Public domain.

Valletta or Il-Belt is the capital of Malta. Historically built as harbour city to first capital, Valletta preserves much of its 16th-century architectural heritage built under the Hospitallers.