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  • By SanguiniA on January 29, 2006
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  • Detail of the Fort - Valletta
    Detail of the Fort
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    This star-shaped fort was one of the first forts built by the Knights when they arrived in Malta. The fort was completely destroyed during the Great Siege of 1565, when it was captured by the Turks after a siege lasting 29 days. It was then rebuilt in 1567.

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  • Directions: Just walk for the whole length of Republic street or any street parallel to that
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    Fort St Elmo: Fort St. Elmo
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  • Updated By steventilly on February 13, 2005
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  • Fort St. Elmo - Valletta
    Fort St. Elmo
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    Just along from Sacra Infermeria is the massive sturcture of Fort St Elmo. This occupies the whole tip of the promentory and encompasses the National War Museum (seperate entry) and the Fort St Elmo Museum.
    Because the fort is also used these days as the national police academy, entrance is limited to weekends (but we didn't go in, even though it was Sunday) and costs a mere 1LM. Once inside, you can also take a guided tour for free! It all seems quite a bargain.
    Just for those history fans, the fort was built in 1552 in only 6 months - quite incredible really - and was incorporated into Valletta in 1570.

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    Fort St Elmo: Fort St. Elmo
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  • By Gili_S on August 5, 2006
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    This is part of the great wall of Fort St. Elmo. Built about 500 years ago by the knights. There is also war museum as part of it.

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    Fort St Elmo: Il Guardia parade
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  • Updated By Hockeylady on October 25, 2002
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    The National Tourist office of Malta organises a programme of military drills in colorful period costume dating back to the time of the islands' occupation by the Knights of St John. The parade is performed in the fort's courtyard where re-enactments of various drills and the changing of guard will be seen in the tradition of the Knights.

    Check www.visitmalta.com for the day & the time of the show.

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    Fort St Elmo: Visit the Fort St. Elmo
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  • By margaretvn on August 25, 2002
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  • This fort was established before the Knights Templar arrived. The knights strengthened and enlarged it. The fort played an important part in the defence of the island against the Turks. Today the National War Museum is in the fort.

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    Fort St Elmo: In guardia! 2
  • By jayhawk2000 on December 3, 2003
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  • Say cheese! - Valletta
    Say cheese!
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    After marching around the courtyard, firing cannon and some swordplay the soldiers stand around for the snap happy tourists.

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    Fort St Elmo: In guardia!
  • By jayhawk2000 on December 3, 2003
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  • Charge! - Valletta
    Charge!
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    Most Sunday mornings Fort Saint Elmo at the tip of Valletta is home to a military parade with soldiers dressed in the garb of the Knights of St John.

    Here the commander arrives at the fort after rounding up tourists armed with cameras.

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    Fort St Elmo: Fort St. Elmo
  • Updated By Eszter on March 27, 2004
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  • Fort St Elmo - Valletta
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    Today it houses the Malta Police Academy and it can be visited in guided tours only at the weekends.

    Opening hours:
    Sat 13.00-17.00
    Sun 9.00-17.00

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  • Directions: At the tip of the peninsula.
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    Fort St Elmo: Visit Fort St. Elmo and take a...
  • By mauro_pd on August 24, 2002
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  • Fort St Elmo - Valletta
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    Visit Fort St. Elmo and take a breathtaking view of the harbour from there.

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    Fort St Elmo: In guardia! 3
  • By jayhawk2000 on December 3, 2003
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  • Greeters at the fort's gate - Valletta
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    You also have time to roam the battlements, take in the view over the open sea and Valletta, peer into the fort's chapel plus admire many people in authentic historical dress.

    'Och, our Fabian wants to join the army...'

    'Aye, but would you blame him, pet?'

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