Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu
Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu is a fort in Iż-Żejtun, Malta. Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu is situated nearby to the chapel San Niklaw, as well as near the archaeological site Ħal Ġinwi temple.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Malta Island and Ħal Ġinwi temple.
Malta Island
Photo: Csaba Bajkó, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Malta is an island in Southern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the three major islands that constitute the Maltese Archipelago and the country of Malta.
Ħal Ġinwi temple
Archaeological site
The Ħal Ġinwi temple was a prehistoric megalithic temple site located southeast of Żejtun, Malta dating back to the Ġgantija phase. The site is located in an area bearing the same name, or alternatively Ħal Ġilwi, which is known for its archaeological remains, and lies around one kilometre from the Tas-Silġ multi-period sanctuary and archaeological site. Ħal Ġinwi temple is situated 300 metres south of Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu.
Mamo Tower
Historic building
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 1¼ km northeast of Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marsaxlokk and Southern Harbor of Malta.
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.
Żejtun
Town
Photo: Continentaleurope, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Żejtun is a city of 11,000 people in Malta Island, Malta. It is the largest city in the south of the island and one of the oldest cities in Malta.
Il-Batterija ta’ Misraħ Strejnu
- Type: Fort
- Categories: historic site, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Iż-Żejtun, Malta, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.85102° or 35° 51′ 4″ northLongitude
14.54701° or 14° 32′ 49″ eastOpen location code
8F7PVG2W+CROpenStreetMap ID
way 1330704860OpenStreetMap feature
historic=fort
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include San Niklaw and Il-Kappella ta‘ Santa Marija ta’ Ħal Tmin.
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