St. John's Cavalier, Military fortification in Valletta, Malta
Saint John's Cavalier stands as a pentagonal artillery platform with casemates, constructed to protect the city against land-based attacks from elevated positions.
The Order of Saint John commissioned this defensive structure in the 16th century, with Francesco Laparelli designing it and Girolamo Cassar overseeing its construction.
The cavalier now houses the embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, maintaining its connection to the knights who originally built it.
This Grade 1 national monument sits at the entrance of Valletta, featuring extensive restoration work that preserved its original architectural elements.
The structure represents one of only two completed cavaliers out of nine originally planned for Valletta's defense system.
Location: Valletta
Address: Pope Pius V Street
GPS coordinates: 35.89726,14.50876
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:51
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