Sliema: Forts and Castles
Places and attractions in the Forts and castles category
Fort Tigné
Perched on the tip of the Sliema peninsula in Malta, Fort Tigné stands as a silent sentinel at the crossroads of history and modernity. This 18th-century star fort, constructed by the Knights of the Order of Saint John, was a formidable addition to the island's...
Fort Manoel
18th-century star fort on the water Fort Manoel, a bastion of history and architectural prowess, stands resolutely on Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour, just off the coast of the bustling city of Sliema, Malta. Constructed in the 18th century by the Knights of Saint John, this star fort is a testament...
Cambridge Battery
Standing as a silent sentinel on the eastern coastline of Sliema, Malta, the Cambridge Battery is a historical fortification that harks back to the island's rich military heritage. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, this fort was part of a network of defenses...
Garden Battery
Nestled within the coastal city of Sliema, on the northeastern shores of Malta, the Garden Battery stands as a historical fortification with a commanding view of the Mediterranean Sea. This fort, an enduring relic of Malta's rich military heritage, has been a silent...