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Saint Mary’s Tower
🧠 Fact: This 17th-century watchtower was once used to spot pirate ships and is now a popular filming location.
💡 Tip: It’s a short hike uphill from the Blue Lagoon — bring water and good shoes.
Info: Saint Mary’s Tower (Torri ta’ Santa Marija), also known as Comino Tower, is a striking bastioned watchtower built in 1618 by the Knights of St. John under Grand Master Wignacourt. Perched around 80 m above sea level, this square limestone structure features four corner turrets atop an 8 m-high plinth, with walls approximately 6 m thick