This month the Santa Marija Tower, Comino will be open to the public on certain days. The tower is managed by Din L-Art Helwa.

Visitors to the tower can not only enjoy the experience of stepping back to the time of Grand Master Wignacourt, who built the tower in 1618, but also to take the opportunity to explore this gem of an island in its spring mantle of greens and yellows.

With its 360 degree view over the Gozo Channel and the breathtaking sight directly over the Blue Lagoon, a trip to the roof is definitely worth the visit.

This imposing Coastal Tower was built to strengthen the defence of the Gozo Comino channel during the reign of Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt.

DLH said that it is thought its design was by VIttorino Cassar, the son of Gerolamo Cassar, the architect who was responsible for the building of Valletta.

The Santa Marija Gun Battery, built in 1714, which stands sentinel over the Gozo Channel is open at all times to visitors.

DLH said that the Comino Tower will be open this Saturday and Sunday, the 13th and 14th, Tuesday, the 16th, Saturday and Sunday, the 20th and 21st, and Saturday and Sunday, the 27th and 28th of Mary.

Opening hours for all dates is 10.30am-3.00pm, or when the flag is flying.

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