Set the scene.
Also called St Mark’s Tower, Qalet Marku belongs to De Redin’s coastal tower network of 1658–1659.
Here’s the twist.
A 1743 inspection recorded a ladder needing repair, a missing bell and worn well ropes. Defence depended on ordinary equipment as well as cannon.
Why it still matters.
Under British rule, a doorway was opened at ground level. Compare an original raised entrance with a later convenient one: even small changes can reveal a building’s changing job.
🧠 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.
