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Historic Sites in Sliema

Sliema’s architectural landscape reflects its strategic coastal position and 19th-century growth. This collection features 18th-century fortifications like the polygonal Fort Tigne and the 17th-century St. Julian’s watchtower. The town’s religious heritage is represented by diverse styles, including the neo-Gothic Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the English village-inspired Holy Trinity Church, and the 19th-century Stella Maris Parish Church. British military influence is evident at the Sliema Point Battery and Cambridge Battery, which once housed massive 100-ton guns to defend the harbor.

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Fort Tigne

A polygonal fort built by the Order of Saint John between 1792 and 1795 to defend Marsamxett Harbour. It represents one of the earliest examples of this military architectural style in the world.

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Torri ta' San Ġiljan

A small watchtower built in 1658 as part of the De Redin coastal defense network. It originally served as a communication link between Valletta and the northern towers of Malta.

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Sliema Point Battery

An artillery battery built by the British between 1872 and 1876. The structure is architecturally distinct for its Victorian neo-Gothic detailing, which is unusual for a military fortification.