Set the scene.
The original entrance of Għallis Tower was on the first floor. A ladder or rope ladder allowed the guards to reach it.
Here’s the twist.
Inside, a trapdoor led down to storage. A spiral stair connected the living quarters to the roof, where guns could stand behind a low parapet.
Why it still matters.
The tower dates to 1658. Trace the watchman’s route in your imagination: up from outside, down to the stores, then up again to watch the sea and signal.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.