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Fort Saint Elmo

Fort Saint Elmo Fort Saint Elmo - Credit: Wikimedia Commons

Fort Saint Elmo () is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Read more on Wikipedia

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