🏰 Fort Tigné

Malta · Europe · 35.91°N, 14.51°E

Fort Tigné is a polygonal fort in Tigné Point, Sliema, Malta. It was built by the Order of Saint John between 1793 and 1795 to protect the entrance to Marsamxett Harbour. It is one of the oldest polygonal forts in the world. The fort, extensively altered by the British in the 19th century, remained in use by the military until 1979.

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Quick facts

Country	Malta
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	35.91°N, 14.51°E · view on map

Fort Tigné is located in Malta, in Europe.

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Fort Binġemma · Fort Campbell (Malta) · Fort Chambray · Fort Delimara · Fort Leonardo · Fort Madalena · Fort Mellieħa · Fort Mosta · Fort Pembroke · Fort Ricasoli.

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