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Bubaqra Tower (( マルタ語:Torri ta' Bubaqra)) is a fortified house in Bubaqra, limits of Żurrieq, Malta. It was built as a country retreat in the late 16th century. The tower and its gardens have been restored, and now serve as a family retreat. ==History== Bubaqra Tower was built in around 1579 by Don Matteolo Pisani, a Conventual Chaplin of the Order of St. John.〔 Although the structure was fortified, it was privately owned and was not meant for defensive purposes. Despite this, at some point it was probably used in Malta's defence system, as was done in other cases such as Gauci and Mamo Towers. The structure was modified in the 18th century, and it was reportedly used as an illicit meeting place between members of the Order (who were supposed to be celibate) and young females. The tower was requisitioned by the British military during World War II, but was returned to its owners after the war. Bubaqra Tower and its gardens have been restored,〔 and it is now a family retreat. The tower is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Bubaqra Tower」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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