Fort St Angelo
Valletta, Malta
A medieval fortress rising on the headland of Birgu in the heart of Grand Harbour. The fort was the headquarters of the Order of St. John under the command of Grand Master Jean de Valette during the Great Siege in 1565. The mighty defensive walls withstood months of bombardment by the Ottoman army. The upper floor of the fort remains sovereign territory of the Order of Malta to this day. From the highest bastions, there is a view of all of Valletta, Fort Saint Elmo, and the waters of the harbor bay.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Upper Palace of the Knights with the 12th-century Chapel of St. Anne
- Bastion d’Homedes with a view of the Valletta panorama and the harbor entrance
- Multimedia exhibitions documenting the island's defense in 1565
Before you go
- Best time: Morning until 12:00 PM for the best light on Valletta
- Crowds: Moderate tourist traffic
- Note: Many steep stairs and ascents without an elevator
Good to know
- According to an international agreement from 1998, the upper part of the fort is the extraterritorial seat of the Order of Malta.
Sources: heritagemalta.mt, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Fort St Angelo?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Gardjola Gardens — 380 m
- Valletta to Birgu Dgħajsa Ferry — 410 m
- The Harbour Club — 450 m
- Lower Barrakka Gardens — 560 m
- Barrakka Lift — 570 m
- Siege Bell War Memorial — 580 m
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