Fortifications of Valletta

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by Frank Vincentz

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The Fortifications of Valletta in Valletta, Malta, are a series of defensive walls and bastions that were constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 16th and 17th centuries. These impressive structures were designed to protect the city from invasions and sieges, particularly during the time of the Great Siege of 1565. The fortifications include a variety of features such as the massive St. Elmo Fortress, which guards the entrance to the Grand Harbour, as well as the Floriana Lines and the Santa Margherita Lines.

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