Sciuta Tower

Sciuta Tower
Torri ta' Xutu
Part of the Lascaris towers
Qrendi, Malta
Sciuta Tower
Site information
TypeCoastal watchtower
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Controlled byDin l-Art Ħelwa
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionIntact
Location
Coordinates35°49′9.62″N 14°27′12.97″E / 35.8193389°N 14.4536028°E / 35.8193389; 14.4536028
Site history
Built1638 (1638)
Built byOrder of Saint John
In use1638–1873
1940s
MaterialsLimestone
Battles/warsWorld War II

Sciuta Tower (Maltese: Torri ta' Xuta), also known as Sciutu Tower (Maltese: Torri ta' Xutu, the name preferred by Żurrieq residents) or Wied iż-Żurrieq Tower (Maltese: Torri ta' Wied iż-Żurrieq), is a small watchtower in Qrendi, Malta. It was completed in 1638 as the fifth of the Lascaris towers. The tower was restored by Din l-Art Ħelwa.