Fort Saint Elmo
| Fort Saint Elmo | |
|---|---|
Forti Sant'Iermu | |
| Part of the fortifications of Valletta | |
| Valletta, Malta | |
Aerial view of Valletta, with Fort St. Elmo in the foreground | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Star fort integrated into a city wall |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Controlled by | Heritage Malta Police Academy |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | |
| Map of Fort St. Elmo | |
| Coordinates | 35°54′07″N 14°31′08″E / 35.9020°N 14.5188°E |
| Area | 50,400 m2 (543,000 sq ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1552–1570s |
| Built by | Order of Saint John |
| In use | 1552–1972 |
| Materials | Limestone |
| Battles/wars | Great Siege of Malta World War II |
| Events | Rising of the Priests |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | i, vi |
| Designated | 1980 (4th session) |
| Part of | City of Valletta |
| Reference no. | 131 |
| Region | Europe and North America |
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Fort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta in 1565.