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Ta' Kenuna Tower: Gozo's Historic Semaphore Station
Historic 19th-century semaphore tower in Nadur, Gozo, offering panoramic views and surrounded by a beautiful botanical garden. Temporarily closed.
Ta' Kenuna Tower, built in 1848 in Nadur, Gozo, is a former British semaphore tower offering panoramic views. Restored in 2005, it now houses communication equipment and is surrounded by the Ta' Kenuna Botanical Garden, showcasing native flora. Note that the tower and gardens are currently closed due to structural concerns.
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A brief summary to Ta' Kenuna Tower
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
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Ta' Kenuna Botanical Garden, Archbishop Saver Cassar Street, Nadur, MT
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Getting There
Public Transport
From the Gozo Ferry Terminal, take bus 302, 303, 322, or 323 towards Nadur. Get off at the 'Suter' bus stop, which is the closest to Ta' Kenuna Tower. From there, it's a short walk to the tower. A single bus fare costs around €2.
Walking
From the Nadur Parish Church, head east on Triq it-Tigrija, then turn left onto Triq il-Knisja. Continue onto Archbishop Saver Cassar Street; the entrance to Ta' Kenuna Tower and the botanical garden will be on your left. The walk is approximately 10 minutes.
Local tips
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Check local council announcements for updates on the tower and garden's reopening after the current closure.
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Explore the Ta' Kenuna Botanical Garden for a relaxing stroll amidst native Maltese flora (when open).
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Visit early in the morning or late afternoon for the best lighting for photography (when open).
Discover more about Ta' Kenuna Tower
Ta' Kenuna Tower, perched on a hill 130 meters above sea level in Nadur, Gozo, is a historical landmark with a rich past. Constructed in 1848 by the British military, it served as a crucial semaphore station, facilitating communication between Gozo and Malta. The tower was part of a network of visual signaling systems, relaying messages across distances before the advent of electrical communication.The tower's strategic location provided clear lines of sight to other stations, offering panoramic views of Gozo, Comino, and parts of Malta. The semaphore system became obsolete with the introduction of the electrical telegraph, leading to the tower's closure in 1883.In 2005, the Nadur Local Council, with the help of Maltacom (now GO), sponsored restoration works. While preserving the historic fabric, a beacon to warn ships and communication antennas were installed. The surrounding Ta' Kenuna Botanical Garden features a variety of native plants, adding to the site's appeal.Currently, Ta' Kenuna Tower and the gardens are closed to the public due to structural concerns caused by cliff erosion. Local authorities are assessing the situation to find a safe solution, but the closure is indefinite.
A brief summary to Ta' Kenuna Tower
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