Fort Verdala, Military fort in Bormla, Malta
Fort Verdala stands on the Santa Margherita Lines, incorporating both St Margherita Bastion and St Helen Bastion within its defensive structure.
The British Empire constructed Fort Verdala between 1852 and 1856, equipping it with 24-pounder smooth-bore howitzers for coastal defense operations.
The fort transformed from a military installation to an educational facility, hosting the Royal Navy school and later becoming St Margaret College Secondary School.
Fort Verdala maintains Grade 1 protection status under Maltese heritage laws, requiring visitors to obtain permission before accessing the premises.
During World War I, the fort served as a detention center for German prisoners, including Franz Joseph, Prince of Hohenzollern-Emden.
Location: Bormla
Inception: 1852
GPS coordinates: 35.88086,14.52403
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:26
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