Dwejra Tower

Dwejra Tower
Torri tad-Dwejra
Part of the Lascaris towers
Dwejra, San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta
Dwejra Tower
Coordinates36°2′58.1″N 14°11′31.4″E / 36.049472°N 14.192056°E / 36.049472; 14.192056
TypeCoastal watchtower
Site information
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Controlled byDin l-Art Ħelwa
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionIntact
Site history
Built1652
Built byOrder of Saint John
In use1652–1873
1914–1940s
MaterialsLimestone
Battles/warsWorld 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.

  1. ^ Graham, Jimmy (4 July 2015). "Dwerja Tower, Gozo". Le Crac. Retrieved 11 July 2015.