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Fort Saint Elmo
Forti Sant'Iermu
Part of the fortifications of Valletta
Valletta, Malta
Aerial view of Valletta, with Fort St. Elmo in the foreground
Map of Fort St. Elmo
Coordinates35°54′07″N 14°31′08″E / 35.9020°N 14.5188°E / 35.9020; 14.5188
TypeStar fort integrated into a city wall
Area50,400 m2 (543,000 sq ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Controlled byHeritage Malta
Police Academy
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionIntact
Site history
Built1552–1570s[a]
Built byOrder of Saint John
In use1552–1972
MaterialsLimestone
Battles/warsGreat Siege of Malta
World War II
EventsRising of the Priests
UNESCO World Heritage Site
TypeCultural
Criteriai, vi
Designated1980 (4th session)
Part ofCity of Valletta
Reference no.131
RegionEurope and North America

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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