Set the scene.
Raised in 1667, this tower was called Torre Nuova: the new tower. It was the last coastal watchtower built on Gozo.
Here’s the twist.
Gozo’s Universitas financed the building and retained its administration. Its high position above the coast gave it a wide field of observation.
Why it still matters.
The entrance had a drawbridge that fitted into a recess when raised. Look for that recess: a doorway can reveal how a building protected its most vulnerable opening.
🧠 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.