Fort Saint Michael
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Opened | 1581 |
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Built by | Knights Hospitaller |
Battles and wars | Great Siege of Malta |
Material | Limestone |
Function | Fortification |
Past commander | Pierre de Monte |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2217285 |
About Fort Saint Michael
Fort Saint Michael was a small fort in the land front of the city of Senglea, Malta. It was built in the 1550s, and played a significant role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. Following the siege, it was rebuilt as Saint Michael Cavalier, and was completed in 1581.