Fort San Lucian, Coastal watchtower and polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta
Fort San Lucian features high defensive walls, multiple bastions, and a central tower structure overlooking the Mediterranean Sea from its strategic position.
The Order of Saint John constructed the original tower between 1610 and 1611, making it the second of six Wignacourt towers built for coastal defense.
The fort reflects the architectural evolution of Maltese military structures, combining Renaissance watchtower design with later British fortification modifications.
The Malta Aquaculture Research Centre currently operates within the fort, with limited visitor access available on Saturday mornings for small groups.
During the French invasion of 1798, the fort served as a resistance point and became a critical supply base throughout the two-year blockade.
Location: Marsaxlokk
Inception: 1610
Address: Triq il-Qajjenza
GPS coordinates: 35.83028,14.54361
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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