Hamrija Tower
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Ħamrija Tower is a fortification that the the Knights of Malta built on the island of Malta. It is a watchtower, one of 13 such towers that Grand Master Martin de Redin ordered built. Constructed in 1569 it was the 12th tower in the series of de Redin towers and the last on Malta's South Western Coast. The nearest tower in the chain is the Wardija Tower to the south-east.
The tower is located a few hundred meters from two Neolithic temple sites, Mnajdra and Ħaġar Qim.
Recently reconstructed, it is located on a cliff with an excellent view of the island of Filfla, and along the coast from Għar Lapsi towards Wied iz-Zurrieq. It was originally armed with an 3-pdr gun and a ½-pdr gun, both too small to be of much use except to signal.
 Hamrija Tower, photo taken from vantage point on cliffs to the West of the tower. |
 Hamrija Tower with Filfla island in the background, photo taken from cliffs directly to the East of the tower. |
 Hamrija Tower closer view, photo taken from a breach in the rubble wall directly to the East of the tower. |
 Hamrija Tower North-Eastern side, entrance door clearly visible, photo taken from the immediate North-Eastern cliffs. |
 Hamrija Tower, detail of entrance door on the North-Eastern side, visible above the door is the plaque with latin inscription, denoting Grand Master's name and year of build among other details. |
 Hamrija Tower South-Eastern side, photo taken from the immediate South-Eastern base. |
 Hamrija Tower North-Western side, photo taken from the immediate North-Western base. |
 Hamrija Tower south-western side, observation window clearly visible, photo taken from the immediate south-west. |
 Hamrija Tower, Filfla island viewed from the south-western base of Hamrija Tower. |
Hamrija Tower, exact location as provided by MaltaVista maps. http://www.maltavista.net/ http://www.maltavista.net/en/map http://www.maltavista.net/en/map/big/11-6.html
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