Riħama Battery
Riħama Battery is an artillery battery in Marsaskala, Malta. 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.
- Archaeological site
- Description: artillery battery in Marsaskala, Malta
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mamo Tower and Saint Paul’s Battery.
Mamo Tower
Historic building
Mamo Tower, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in Marsaskala, Malta. Mamo Tower is situated 1 km northwest of Riħama Battery.
Saint Paul’s Battery
Fort
Saint Paul's Battery, also known as Ta' Lombardi… Saint Paul’s Battery is situated 1 km southwest of Riħama Battery.
Saint Thomas Tower
Fort
Saint Thomas Tower, also known as Fort Saint Thomas… Saint Thomas Tower is situated 1½ km northeast of Riħama Battery.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Marsaskala and Marsaxlokk.
Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk is a small, traditional fishing village in the Southern Region of Malta.
Southern Harbor of Malta
The Southern Harbour of Malta extends around the…
Riħama Battery
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Latitude
35.84972° or 35° 50′ 59″ north
Longitude
14.56558° or 14° 33′ 56″ east
Open location code
8F7PRHX8+V6
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=archaeological_site
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Maltese to Polish—“Riħama Battery” goes by many names.
- Maltese: “Batterija ta‘ Riħama”
- Polish: “Bateria Riħama”
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