Birgu Clock Tower (Q22082159)

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  • English Wikipedia categories: 1942 disestablishments in Malta, Buildings and structures demolished in 1942, Buildings and structures in Birgu, Buildings and structures in Malta destroyed during World War II, Clock towers in Malta, Demolished buildings and structures in Malta, Former towers, Limestone buildings in Malta
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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

The Birgu Clock Tower (Maltese: It-Torri tal-Arloġġ tal-Birgu), also called the Vittoriosa Clock Tower and originally the Civic Clock Tower, was a clock tower in Birgu, Malta. It was located in Victory Square, the city's main square, and it was a prominent landmark in Birgu and the rest of the Three Cities. The tower was probably built in the Middle Ages, although some sources state that it was constructed in 1549. It served as a watchtower since it had views over the Grand Harbour and the surrounding countryside, and it saw use during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. A clock was installed in the tower in the 17th century.

Summary from Język polski / Polish Wikipedia (plwiki)

Wieża zegarowa w Birgu (malt. It-Torri tal-Arloġġ tal-Birgu, ang. Birgu Clock Tower), znana też jako Vittoriosa Clock Tower, a pierwotnie jako Civic Clock Tower – była to wieża zegarowa w Birgu na Malcie. Znajdowała się na Victory Square, głównym placu miasta, i była znaczącym punktem orientacyjnym w Birgu i okolicy. Wieżę zbudowano prawdopodobnie w wiekach średnich, chociaż niektóre źródła podają, że powstała w roku 1549. Służyła jako strażnica, zapewniając dobry widok na Grand Harbour i okoliczny teren. Używana była podczas Wielkiego Oblężenia Malty w roku 1565. Zegar zainstalowano na wieży w XVII wieku.

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