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Have you ever noticed Hamrun’s historic Round Tower wedged in between two buildings?
A gem hidden in the heart of this busy town.

Jillian Mallia

If you’re ever passing through Hamrun and have the chance to look around a little, you’ll probably notice some cool structures. One such structure is the Round Tower that is wedged between two modern buildings.

The Round Tower is a water inspection site built on the hill of St Nicholas and was part of the incredible aqueduct connection built by the Knights. Locally it is known as Il-Monument tat-Tromba or it-Turretta ta’ Atocja.

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Gino Zammit via Nostalgia Malta

Water originally flowed through an open tank in the tower which was then inspected. If you look closely, the tower bears the Wignacourt coat of arms and a Latin inscription which translates to “As there is life in water, life started from water.”

The tower is no longer in use today and is in unfortunately a dilapidated state. You’ll have to look out for it as you walk or drive by as modern houses are built on either side.

31st July 2020


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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