Set the scene.
Built in 1732 under Grand Master Manoel de Vilhena, the battery stands at Qala Point overlooking the waters between Gozo and Comino.
Here’s the twist.
Its design included five faces with openings for eleven guns. The wall at the back had loopholes through which defenders could fire smaller weapons.
Why it still matters.
Picture the different directions of fire from each face. This low defensive work used a broad firing position, unlike a tall tower whose main advantage was a distant view.
🧠 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.
