The Torre dello Standardo was built on site of a medieval tower called the '' Torre Mastra '' ( ) or the '' Torre de la Bandiera '' ( ) . The site is located near the Mdina Gate , the main entrance of the city . It was one of a series of towers located within the fortifications of Mdina . The tower , like many other medieval buildings in Mdina , had suffered significant damage during the 1693 Sicily earthquake . The tower was eventually demolished in March 1725 to be replaced by the Torre dello Standardo
1693 Sicily earthquake
1693 Sicily earthquake
Torre dello Standardo