Fort Saint Angelo

fort, Vittoriosa, Malta

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Fort Saint Angelo is a historic fortification located in Vittoriosa, Malta. Originally known as Il Borgo or Birgu, Vittoriosa was a significant town in medieval Malta and served as the residence and government seat for the Hospitallers (Knights of St. John of Jerusalem) when they arrived in 1530.1

The fort played a crucial role as a defense bastion for the Hospitallers during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 against the Ottoman Empire. Following this victory, the city was renamed Vittoriosa, meaning "Victorious". Although damaged in World War II, Fort Saint Angelo, along with other fortifications and historic buildings, remains a testament to the city's strategic importance.12

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…fortifications remain, including the historic Fort St. Angelo (870; renovated and extended 1530). The Palace of the Inquisitors and most of the 16th-century auberges (lodges of the Hospitallers) also survive. Pop. (2007 est.) 2,657.
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…fortifications remain, including the historic Fort St. Angelo (870; renovated and extended 1530). The Palace of the Inquisitors and most of the 16th-century auberges (lodges of the Hospitallers) also survive. Pop. (2007 est.) 2,657.
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