Fort Saint Elmo
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For other uses, see Saint Elmo (disambiguation) and San Telmo (disambiguation).
Fort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.
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Fort Saint Elmo | |
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Forti Sant'Iermu | |
Part of the fortifications of Valletta | |
Valletta, Malta | |
Coordinates | 35°54′07″N 14°31′08″E |
Type | Star fort integrated into a city wall |
Area | 50,400 m2 (543,000 sq ft) |
Site information | |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Controlled by | Heritage Malta Police Academy |
Open to the public | Yes |
Condition | Intact |
Site history | |
Built | 1552–1570s[lower-alpha 1] |
Built by | Order of Saint John |
In use | 1552–1972 |
Materials | Limestone |
Battles/wars | Great Siege of Malta World War II |
Events | Rising of the Priests |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, vi |
Designated | 1980 (4th session) |
Part of | City of Valletta |
Reference no. | 131 |
Region | Europe and North America |
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