Set the scene.
The Mamo family built this fortified refuge in the seventeenth century. Gregorio and Giorgio Mamo were father and son, both master builders working for the Knights.
Here’s the twist.
The plan resembles St Andrew’s cross, with a central domed room leading into four smaller rooms. A ditch surrounds the structure.
Why it still matters.
Count the projecting arms rather than looking for a tall square tower. Its unusual shape is a reminder that private families also invested in protection against coastal attacks.
🧠 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.
