Fort Delimara
Fort Delimara (Maltese: Il-Fortizza ta' Delimara) is a polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. It was built between 1876 and 1888 by the British as part of a chain of fortifications intended to protect Marsaxlokk Harbour. Today, the fort is still intact but is in need of restoration, and is in danger of collapse due to coastal erosion.
| Fort Delimara | |
|---|---|
Il-Fortizza ta' Delimara | |
| Marsaxlokk, Malta | |
Casemates of Fort Delimara | |
| Coordinates | 35°49′26″N 14°33′27″E |
| Type | Polygonal fort |
| Area | 24,000 m2 (260,000 sq ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Controlled by | Heritage Malta |
| Open to the public | No |
| Condition | Intact but in danger of collapse |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1876–1888 |
| Built by | British Empire |
| In use | 1880s–1950s |
| Materials | Limestone and Concrete |
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