Description

Saint Agatha's Tower, commonly known as the Red Tower due to its distinctive color, is a prominent 17th-century fortification located on the Marfa Ridge near Mellieħa, Malta. Constructed between 1647 and 1649 during the rule of Grand Master Jean Paul Lascaris Castellar, it was part of the Lascaris towers but features a design more akin to the earlier Wignacourt towers, with a square plan and four corner turrets . Strategically positioned, the tower overlooks Għadira Bay and offers commanding views of the surrounding areas, including the straits between Comino and Gozo . Originally serving as a watchtower and signal post, it played a crucial role in Malta's coastal defense system. After periods of neglect, the tower underwent restoration between 1999 and 2001 and is now managed by Din l-Art Ħelwa, Malta's National Trust, serving as a historical site open to the public.