Lascaris towers

The Italian knight Giovanni Paolo Lascaris was elected Grand Master of the Order of St. John on 16 June 1636.

Six of the seven original towers were coastal watchtowers, built on or near the sites of medieval watch posts.

A gun platform was built around the seaward face of the tower, which served as a blockhouse.

At this point, a redan trace entrenchment was built near Saint Agatha's Tower.

Today, Għajn Tuffieħa, St. Agatha's and Dwejra Towers are open to the public.