🏰 Fort Ricasoli
Malta · Europe · 35.90°N, 14.53°E
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Fort Ricasoli is a bastioned fort in Kalkara, Malta, which was built by the Order of Saint John between 1670 and 1698. The fort occupies a promontory known as Gallows' Point and the north shore of Rinella Bay, commanding the entrance to the Grand Harbour along with Fort Saint Elmo. It is the largest fort in Malta and has been on the tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1998, as part of the Knights' Fortifications around the Harbours of Malta.
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Quick facts
| Country | Malta |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 35.90°N, 14.53°E · view on map |
Fort Ricasoli is located in Malta, in Europe.
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Fort Binġemma · Fort Campbell (Malta) · Fort Chambray · Fort Delimara · Fort Leonardo · Fort Madalena · Fort Mellieħa · Fort Mosta · Fort Pembroke · Fort Saint Michael.
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