Fortifications of Malta
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The fortifications of Malta consist of a number of walled cities, citadels, forts, towers, batteries, redoubts, entrenchments and pillboxes. The fortifications were built over hundreds of years, from
Fort Saint Angelo in Birgu
Bronze Age defensive wall at Borġ in-Nadur
The northern walls of the Cittadella were built in the 15th century
Seaward fortifications of Senglea
Floriana Lines
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The Floriana Lines are a line of fortifications in Floriana, Malta, which surround the fortifications of Valletta and form the capital city's outer defences. Construction of the lines began in 1636 an
San Salvatore Bastion and Counterguard
View of the Grand Harbour in c. 1725, with the Floriana Lines visible to the left
Floriana Lines as seen from Sa Maison Gardens
Section of the fortifications which was demolished and is now occupied by the Grand Hotel Excelsior