Fort Binġemma, Victorian military fort in Rabat, Malta
The polygonal fort stands at 180 meters above sea level, featuring steep cliffs on the northern side and a defensive ditch along the southern perimeter.
Built between 1875 and 1878, Fort Binġemma formed an essential component of the British Victoria Lines defense system across the northern region of Malta.
The fort's location reveals traces of an ancient Roman village, indicating the strategic importance of this elevated position throughout multiple historical periods.
The fort remains closed to public access as it continues to be occupied by private residents who have maintained control since the early 1980s.
From 1949 to 1952, the fort served as a training facility for Albanian fighters who opposed their country's communist government.
Location: Rabat
Inception: 1875
GPS coordinates: 35.90346,14.36227
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:43
Malta contains numerous historical sites and natural landscapes away from the main tourist areas. The islands hold prehistoric temple complexes such as Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat near Mġarr, Roman remains including the Roman Villa at Żejtun and ancient bath sites, and Ghar Dalam, a cave with Ice Age fossil deposits. The geological diversity appears at locations like Il-Maqluba, a natural sinkhole crater, and the Blue Grotto near Żurrieq, while coastal fortifications such as Mistra Battery and the Red Tower document the island's defensive heritage. Religious sites mark the rural areas, including the Chapel of Santa Marija Tal-Virtu in Rabat and the chapels of Qrendi. The Buskett Gardens and San Anton Gardens provide green spaces with historical significance, while Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park protects coastal habitats. Archaeological complexes like Tas-Silġ show layers of Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The Victoria Lines near Rabat, an 18th-century defensive wall, and Fort Binġemma demonstrate military architecture from different periods. Gozo adds locations such as Mgarr ix-Xini, a sheltered inlet, and Il-Qolla l-Bajda Battery.
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