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The Cumbo Tower () is a villa in the town of
Mosta Mosta () is a small but densely populated city in the Northern Region of Malta. The most prominent building in Mosta is the Rotunda, a large basilica built by its parishioners' volunteer labour. It features the world's 3rd largest unsupported ...
which served as a stronghold during its time. The tower is a two-storey building adorned with a niche on the main façade and surrounded by extensive gardens.


History

In the grounds of the Cumbo Tower, there is a small Christian family tomb from the Roman era. The medieval tower is said to have been owned by Julius Cumbo, a renowned criminal lawyer and state jurat of the Università of Mdina. During 1526 the tower may have played a role in the abduction of prisoners from the locality. It served as an officers’ mess during WWII. Nowadays, the tower hosts a reservoir belonging to Malta's Water Services Corporation which receives water from Chadwick Lakes through an underground channel. The tower is scheduled as a grade 2 national monument by the
Malta Environment and Planning Authority The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA, ) was the national agency responsible for the environment and planning in Malta. It was established to regulate the environment and planning on the Maltese islands of Malta, Gozo and other small ...
.


Legend

The Legend of the Mosta Bride (L-Għarusa tal-Mosta) is closely tied to Cumbo Tower, a historic building in Mosta. According to tradition, the tower was the home of the wealthy Cumbo family, and it was here that Marjanna Cumbo lived before she was abducted by pirates in 1526. On her wedding day, as she prepared to marry Toni Manduca, corsairs led by Rajjes Sinen raided Mosta. Among them was Haggi Muley, a former servant of the Cumbo family who had joined the pirates after Marjanna rejected his love. He stormed Cumbo Tower, captured Marjanna, and took her aboard a pirate ship to Tripoli, where she was placed in the harem of the Sultan. Determined to rescue her, Toni disguised himself as a merchant and traveled to North Africa. After months of searching, he discovered Marjanna’s whereabouts. With the help of the Sultan’s daughter who had befriended Marjanna, she managed to escape in disguise. Reunited, the couple fled to a Venetian ship bound for Malta. Upon their return, they finally married, turning their tragic separation into a tale of love and resilience. Cumbo Tower remains a symbol of this legend, standing at the crossroads of Torri Cumbo Road and Dumblat Road in Mosta—a silent witness to Malta’s history and the enduring power of love. The tower remains a symbol of this legend, standing at the crossroads of Torri Cumbo Road and Dumblat Road in Mosta. To this day, it serves as a reminder of Malta’s turbulent past and the resilience of its people.


In popular culture

*The tower is visible in the 2016 film '' 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi''.


Further reading


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References

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