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Fort St. Elmo

St. Elmo Pl., Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
226400
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Ranked #24 of 32 attractions in Valletta
Type: Military Museums, Military Bases/ Facilities
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Paola
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Currently being lovingly restored, future uses include a Military History Museum, a research centre and a public ramparts walk. A Military History Museum is currently available to visitors in Vendome Bastions, c. 200m away from St Elmo's main entrances. On your way, glimpse at St Lazarus gun emplacement, a gun powder magazine and military barracks.

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Dover, England, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

hi in 1956 to 58 my family lived in the fort there were to familys that lived there the brown family of eight plus mum and dad we had the whole fort to our self muy dad was in the army such a big family that was the only place big enough we had dogs cats chickens we haD A... More

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Chepstow, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

I was really looking forward to walking around this iconic fortress and seeing where the hospitallers fought the besieging army. The closest we got was the road running past it: it is a construction site, there is no access into the fort and there is absolutely no effort to warn or cater for visitors. Even some display boards would have... More

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Norfolk
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2013

Unfortunately, like too much of Valetta is has been allowed to become a building site and an eyesore.

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Rayleigh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2013

Lots of interest here , displays of weaponry , big guns , many displays to visit but time also to wander around. Soldiers interesting to talk to ,and not too busy to answer your questions , small cafe to rest and refresh .Was good .

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malta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2013

a beutiful jem in the tip of valletta, so rich with history and so much to see hear and go round about it. pity it was left to deteriorate to such a state. now it is currently under renovation, so once you are on the island this true wonder and jem is sure worth a visit.

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Walsall, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

Really spectacular with a very interesting history well related by an official guide. Not seen anything to match it anywhere else.

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Santa Monica, California
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2012

No entrance to the actual fort for sightseeing and nowhere on the city side to even get a good view of the fort. Maybe after the restoration work is complete and access is improved.

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Lexington, KY
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

I'm not much into historic military bases (which is what this is), but appreciate the historic importance of the story of the Knights' story with regard to the history of Malta. The place is beautiful and quiet now, in spite of its former military function, and worth a stop if only for a shady bit of rest on this hot... More

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Rijswijk, The Netherlands
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed October 29, 2012

Wanted to see inside this impressive fortress. But several of our group walked around from different angles and could not find how to enter. You peer in over the wall and that is it.

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