Fort St Elmo

Plan of Fort Saint Elmo.

The Siege of Malta Capture of Fort Saint Elmo by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio

The Carafa Enceinte. The towers on top of the bastions are concrete coastal defences built in World War II.

In Guardia parade at St Elmo

Interior of Fort Saint Elmo after restoration and inauguration as a museum

Left Demi-Bastion of Fort St. Elmo, before restoration

Fort St. Elmo after restoration

Fort St Elmo

Valetta Malta

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Tags : Forts & Palaces

Timings : Monday & Wednesday - Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
In Guardia Sundays: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Entry fees : Adults (18+): EUR 10.00
Senior Citizens (60+): EUR 7.50
Youths (12-17 yrs), Students, & Concessions: EUR 7.50
Children (6-11 yrs): EUR 5.50
Infants (1-5 yrs): Free
*Validity of the ticket - 30 days after acquisition.

Wheelchair Accessibility : Yes

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Fort St. Elmo, Malta Overview

Fort St. Elmo is a star-shaped fortress located at the tip of the Valletta peninsula in Malta, overlooking the Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Built in 1552, it played a pivotal role during the Great Siege of Malta and now houses the National War Museum, showcasing Malta’s military history. Its strategic position offers visitors historical insights and panoramic views of the harbors and surrounding cityscape.

Referred to as the star Fort of Malta, Fort St. Elmo is an architectural marvel that is known for its starring role during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Fort St Elmo is named after the patron saint of sailors. Here, the visitors can have a bifold experience. The fort also houses the stunning National War Museum, which hosts a splendid collection of artifacts dating back to primitive times. The most noteworthy artifacts include the military armor of the Order of St John and the Ottoman Turks, Roosevelt’s Jeep-Husky, the Gloster Sea Gladiator N5520 FAITH, and Malta’s Gallantry award - the George Cross. The museum duly preserves the military history & heritage of Malta through artifacts & exhibits. Fort St Elmo was originally a war machine constructed in a critical location to confront and hold back the forbidding Ottoman attacks. Now, its strategic position offers sweeping views of the harbors and the neighboring towns.