Fort Saint Michael
Fort Saint Michael (Maltese: Forti San Mikiel) was a small fort in the land front of the city of Senglea, Malta. It was originally built in the 1552 and it played a significant role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. Following the siege, it was rebuilt as Saint Michael Cavalier (Maltese: Kavallier ta' San Mikiel), and it was completed in 1581. The cavalier was partially demolished in the 20th century, and only a part of its base still exists today.
| Fort Saint Michael | |
|---|---|
Forti San Mikiel | |
| Part of the fortifications of Senglea | |
| Senglea, Malta | |
St Michael Cavalier shortly before its demolition | |
Map of Senglea's land front, showing the location of Fort St. Michael | |
| Coordinates | 35°53′4.7″N 14°31′7.5″E |
| Type | Cavalier |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Condition | Part of base survives |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1552–1581 |
| Built by | Order of Saint John |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Fate | Partially demolished, 1921 |
| Battles/wars | Great Siege of Malta |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Pierre de Monte (1565) |
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