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Tigné Point
Peninsula in Sliema, Malta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tigné Point is a peninsula in Sliema, Malta. The area was originally occupied by several fortifications and a British barracks complex, which were left derelict for many years, until the area was redeveloped in the early 21st century. The area now contains many modern buildings and is popular among both locals and tourists.
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The peninsula was originally known as Punta di Santa Maria, and its extremity is also known as Dragut Point.[1][2]