The Fortified City of Valletta, capital of Malta
- by Mark Qvist
- 2018-02-15
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Valletta, the capital of Malta, occupies a strategic position in the Mediterranean
The main city gate allows entrance through the massive fortifications
The top of the fortification walls offers an incredible view of the surrounding city
The walls are so massive that this one can fit a park on top of it
Overseeing the harbours is Fort St. Elmo, built and expanded from the 15th century to WWII
The inner fort sits behind lines of battlements, steep walls and defensive posts
For defensive purposes, the entrances to the inner fort are sparse and easily blocked off
Inside, the fort features amenities such as living quarters, a chapel, storage and prisons