[2025 Valletta Attraction] Travel Guide for National War Museum - Fort St Elmo (Updated Jul)

#Overseas Travel In the ancient capital city of Valletta, walk along the sea to the end of Valletta, and you will reach Fort St. Elmo. The fort was built in 1417 to prevent the attacks of the Ottoman Empire. It now houses the National War Museum, which contains artifacts dating back to prehistoric times. This is also a good place to enjoy the sea view. The endless Mediterranean Sea is right in front of you, and the blue sea and blue sky form a line. 📍Fort St. Elmo Fort St Elmo Il-Belt Valletta, VLT 1741, Malta #Overseas Travel #Malta Travel #Europe Travel

🏛️ A Time Travel Starting at Fort St. Elmo Located at the edge of Valletta, perched on a hill overlooking the sea, Fort St. Elmo holds the rich history of Malta within its sturdy stone walls. The fortress, with its robust exterior and intricate structure, tells stories spanning centuries. The breathtaking sea view from here is not only a visual treat but also a reminder of the weight of history that has protected Malta. 🪖🌊🏯 ⸻ 🔫 The National War Museum: Witness Malta's Courage Inside Fort St. Elmo lies the National War Museum, showcasing traces of the various wars Malta has endured. One of the highlights is the George Cross medal awarded to Malta by the British Royal Family during World War II, which adds a poignant touch to the visit. Exhibits such as tank fragments, military uniforms, and weaponry are meticulously displayed, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts. 🎖️📜🧭 ⸻ 📷 Capturing Historical Moments in Photos The pathways outside the fortress offer stunning views of Valletta. The historic walls, the blue sea, and flags fluttering in the wind come together like a picturesque painting. After exploring the museum, visitors often leave with a newfound respect for the nation of Malta. 📸🎌🏝️

As you wander around Floriana and Valletta you may stumble across some open, stone paved areas covered in circular stone slabs. They may seem quite strange and you may wonder what they are; well these are in fact granaries. The stone slabs you can see are actually the tops or lids . The granaries pictured are actually right at the end of the aptly named Grain Street, just outside the old main entrance to Fort Saint Elmo. The granaries were built in the 17th and 18th centuries to be able to provide storage within the fortifications in case of a siege. #celebrateit #mediterranean #valletta

Fort Saint Elmo has a long and intriguing history. It started off as a simple watchout post built in 1488 but following Ottoman raids it was decided that a major expansion was necessary, and 1552 a huge fort was built. During the 1565 great siege of Malta, Fort Elmo was a site of major battles the fort withstood the siege of the Ottomans for 28 days. After the siege a new fort was built and then modified during the 17th century. Under the British rule the fort was once again modified in the 1800s, remaining use as a military barracks until 1972, presently it holds the National War Museum. #celebrateit #malta #mediterranean #fort

Valetta, the capital of the tiny island of Malta has an incredible history for a such a small capital. Whilst wandering around the cities narrow streets you can’t help but be taken in by that history. Wonder at the military history of the nation at Fort St Elmo Watch the fireworks, sunset or daily cannon from Barrakka gardens. Take a boat across Valletta’s famous waterfront. Or witness the splendour of St John’s co-cathedral home to a Caravaggio masterpiece ##malta ##unescosite