Fortification · Knights of St John
Fort St Angelo
Birgu · Medieval castle; rebuilt 1530s–1690s
Last verified: 1 October 2026
The Knights' headquarters during the Great Siege, at the tip of Birgu on the Grand Harbour; restored and open with exhibitions on the fort's history.
- Admission (as published)
- Adults €10.00; concessions €6.00
- Official website
- heritagemalta.mt/explore/fort-st-angelo
In the timeline
1530
The Knights of St John receive Malta
Emperor Charles V grants Malta to the Order of St John; the Knights settle in Birgu and fortify the Grand Harbour.
Located in The Three Cities (Birgu, Senglea, Cospicua)
Source: Heritage Malta — Sites and museums (opening hours and admission). Opening hours and admission last verified 01 Oct 2026; they change seasonally and on public holidays.
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