Fortifications of Senglea, Military fortification in Senglea, Malta
The defensive walls of Senglea extend along the coastline, featuring multiple bastions and strategic positions designed to protect against maritime attacks during the 16th century.
Grand Master Claude de la Sengle initiated the construction of these fortifications in 1552, leading to the creation of Fort Saint Michael as the first defensive structure.
The fortifications represent the military engineering expertise of the Knights of St John, demonstrating Mediterranean defensive architecture through their strategic coastal positioning.
Visitors can access the remaining sections of the fortifications, including Sheer Bastion and St Michael Bastion, which offer views across Malta's Grand Harbour.
The fortifications earned Senglea the title Città Invicta after successfully repelling Ottoman forces during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.
Location: Senglea
Inception: 1552
GPS coordinates: 35.88456,14.51892
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:55
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