Fort Chambray
Fort Chambray or Fort Chambrai (Maltese: Forti Xambrè) is a bastioned fort located in the precincts of Għajnsielem, on the island of Gozo, Malta. It was built in the mid-18th century by the Order of Saint John, in an area known as Ras it-Tafal, between the port of Mġarr and Xatt l-Aħmar. The fort was meant to be the citadel of a new city which was to replace the Cittadella as the island's capital, but this plan never materialized.
| Fort Chambray | |
|---|---|
Forti Chambray | |
| Mġarr, Gozo, Malta | |
Fort Chambray viewed from the landward side | |
Map of Fort Chambray | |
| Coordinates | 36°01′21″N 14°17′40″E |
| Type | Bastioned fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Controlled by | Fort Chambray Ltd |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Intact |
| Website | www.fortchambray.com |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1749–1760s |
| Built by | Order of Saint John |
| In use | 1760s–1916 |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Battles/wars | French invasion of Malta (1798) |
The fort saw use during the French invasion of Malta in 1798, and it was subsequently used as a military hospital and mental institution. The fort is currently being restored and redeveloped as a luxury accommodation.
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