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Fort Rinella

 

British Royal Engineers built Fort Rinella between 1878 and 1886 at a time when the Islands were threatened by the supremacy of the Italian navy. The fort was therefore equipped with a massive 100-ton gun as a coastal battery, designed to become the world’s largest cannon

The gun, still on show at Fort Rinella, has a barrel almost 10-metres long and could fire a one-ton shell about three miles.

During WWII, the fort served as a coastal watching point for the British forces. The fort museum depicts the life of the British garrisons based here and shows how the great gun was operated. It also houses a collection of militaria and ordnance.

Re-enactments of the fort in the 19th century are held periodically between October and April and a new animated tour service is available, consisting of a specialised guided tour around the fort with live demonstrations by historic animators. From Monday to Saturday at 14.30, volunteers dressed as late 19th century Victorian soldiers will take visitors at Fort Rinella on an animated tour around the fort.

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Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna
St Rocco Road
Kalkara CSP11

Tel: ( 356) 21809713 / ( 356) 21800992
Email: info@wirtartna.org

Adults Lm 3.00
Pensioner/Student Lm 2.50
Family Group ( 2 Adults 3 under 16 year olds) Lm 6.00
   
Note: A top up of Lm2.00 is charged for the animated tours.
 

Opening Hrs:

Monday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5.00pm


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