Fortifications of Senglea, Fgura

Name: Fortifications of Senglea
Address: Fgura, Malta

#23 among attractions in Fgura

Forts and castles

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The fortifications of Senglea are a series of defensive walls and other fortifications which surround the city of Senglea, Malta. The first fortification to be built was Fort Saint Michael in 1552, and the majority of the fortifications were built over the next decade when it was founded by Grand Master Claude de la Sengle. Modifications continued until the 18th century, but large parts of the fortifications were demolished between the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, all that remain of Senglea's fortifications are the seaward bastions and part of the land front. ()

Built: XVIII centuryCoordinates: 35°53'5"N, 14°31'8"E

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Fortifications of Senglea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort St. Angelo, Malta Maritime Museum, Malta at War Museum, Inquisitor's Palace.

0.5 miN
Storied fort with historical exhibits
Fort St. Angelo, Fgura
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~1240 ftNE
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Malta Maritime Museum, Fgura
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~1060 ftE
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Malta at War Museum, Fgura
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~1400 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Inquisitor's Palace, Fgura
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~470 ftNW
Church
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~1300 ftNE
Baroque architecture, Church
Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence, Fgura
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~1540 ftNE
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Birgu Clock Tower, Fgura
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0.5 miN
Church
Chapel of St Anne, Valletta
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0.5 miE
Forts and castles
Fort San Salvatore, Fgura
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~1350 ftSE
Church
Collegiate Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fgura
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~1200 ftS
Church
St Paul's Church, Fgura
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fortifications of Senglea?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of the Nativity of Mary, Fgura (3 min walk), Malta at War Museum, Fgura (6 min walk), Cospicua, Fgura (6 min walk), St Paul's Church, Fgura (6 min walk).

How to get to Fortifications of Senglea by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fortifications of Senglea:

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Bieb • Lines: 1, 124, 213 (3 min walk)
Redentur • Lines: 1, 124, 213 (3 min walk)