Dwejra Tower | |
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Torri tad-Dwejra | |
Part of the Lascaris towers | |
Dwejra, San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta | |
Coordinates | 36°2′58.1″N 14°11′31.4″E / 36.049472°N 14.192056°E |
Type | Coastal watchtower |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Controlled by | Din l-Art Ħelwa |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Intact |
Site history | |
Built | 1652 |
Built by | Order of Saint John |
In use | 1652–1873 1914–1940s |
Materials | Limestone |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Dwejra Tower (Maltese: Torri tad-Dwejra) [1] is a small watchtower in Dwejra Bay, San Lawrenz, which is on the island of Gozo in Malta. It was completed in 1652, and is part of the Lascaris towers. It is in good condition and is open to the public.
It is one of four surviving coastal watchtowers in Gozo, with the others being Xlendi Tower, Mġarr ix-Xini Tower and Isopu Tower.