Torre dello Standardo
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The Torre dello Standardo (English: Tower of the Standard, Maltese: It-Torri tal-Istandard) is a tower in Mdina, Malta, forming part of the city's fortifications. It was built by the Order of St. John between 1725 and 1726, on the site of an earlier tower, and its purpose was to communicate signals between Mdina and the rest of Malta. Today, the tower is in good condition, and it serves as a tourist information centre and for occasional cultural events.
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Torre dello Standardo | |
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It-Torri tal-Istandard | |
Part of the fortifications of Mdina | |
Mdina, Malta | |
View of the Torre dello Standardo | |
Coordinates | 35°53′5.9″N 14°24′12.3″E |
Type | Tower |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Controlled by | Restoration Directorate Malta Tourism Authority |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Intact |
Site history | |
Built | 1725–1726 |
Built by | Order of St. John |
Materials | Limestone |
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