Interesting Places in Marsaskala: Briconet Ridoubt


Briconet Ridoubt was built in 1715 by the order of Saint John as one of a beach side fortifications around the Maltese islands. It formed part of the defences of Marsaskala bay. It consists of a shape platform and a rectangular house shut off the deep narrow alley. Not like other redoubts the deep narrow alley and beach sides have high wall stuck by a way out. These were built to defend the redoubt from an attack. Until the 21st century, this building was used as the marsascala police station. Today it is a public monument.
by Neil

Photo by Angel

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