Fort San Salvatore, Grade 1 military fort in Birgu, Malta
Fort San Salvatore features two demi-bastions connected by a curtain wall, with a surrounding ditch and a central parade ground in limestone construction.
The French military engineers transformed San Salvatore Bastion into a retrenched fort in 1724, incorporating it into the defensive Cottonera Lines system.
The fort reflects the military engineering expertise of both French and British periods, demonstrated through its architectural elements and defensive capabilities.
The structure stands in deteriorated condition and remains under private ownership following its lease by Prime Minister Dom Mintoff in 1958.
During World War II, the fort served as an internment camp and later contained a kerosene depot that exploded after an Italian air raid in 1941.
Location: Birgu
Inception: 1724
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Cottonera Lines
GPS coordinates: 35.88607,14.52841
Latest update: March 19, 2025 11:39
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