Fort Pembroke

Fort Pembroke is a military fort on Malta's northern coast built with an elongated hexagonal design and a protective ditch. Underground powder magazines and garrison barracks fill the interior spaces.

The British built this fort between 1875 and 1878 as part of the Victoria Lines defense system protecting the northern approaches to the island. It became a key component of imperial military strategy in the Mediterranean.

The site is a lasting reminder of British military strategy in the Mediterranean and shows how much this island mattered to imperial naval power.

The fort is not freely accessible to visitors as it houses a school that moved here in 1987 and operates under a long-term government lease. You can view the exterior walls and fortification structure from the surrounding area for a good sense of the original design.

During World War II the fort served as a camp for captured German soldiers, a wartime role that overshadowed its original defensive purpose. This transformation shows how such structures adapted to different military needs during conflict.

Location: Pembroke

Inception: 1875

GPS coordinates: 35.92694,14.48106

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:23