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Fort St. Elmo

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Fort St. Elmo

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1. Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Floriana

7.29km

02:01

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Sliema

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03:31

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3. Mdina Old City – Mdina Gate loop from Floriana

27.4km

07:20

320m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Anja 🏡

May 29, 2021

Fort St Elmo (Maltese Forti Sant Iermu) is a fortress on Malta that was built during the reign of the Order of St. John from 1670 to 1693. Located on a peninsula between Marsamxett Harbor and Grand Harbor, the fort forms the northern end of the fortifications of the Maltese capital Valletta

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Maik

June 21, 2019

In the middle of the 16th century, the Johanniter built the first defense system on this strategically important headland. When the Ottoman siege occurred in 1563, "Fort St. Elmo" resisted bitterly for a long time and made a significant contribution to victory.

After the great siege, "Fort St. Elmo", like all of Valletta, was turned into an impregnable fortress.

Today the "National War Museum" is located here.

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J-L Lalo

March 19, 2024

Magnificent spot with views of the sea and the towns surrounding Valletta. A very nice place overlooking the sea.

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Elevation 80 m

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Fort St. Elmo

1. Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Floriana

2. Upper Barrakka Gardens – In the streets of Valletta loop from Sliema

3. Mdina Old City – Mdina Gate loop from Floriana

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