Wignacourt Tower
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Wignacourt Tower (or St. Paul's Bay Tower) is a fortification on the island of Malta. It stands above the shore overlooking St Paul's Bay. It is named in honour of the Grand Master who had it constructed.
The tower was built by the Knights of Malta, under the auspices of Grand Master Fra Aloph de Wignacourt, who also contributed significantly towards the cost of its construction from his personal funds.
Construction began in 1610.
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