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 cannonThe 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-LIVE HISTROY AT FORT RINELLA - Every afternoon from Monday to Sunday!Throughout the year, from Monday to Sunday at 14.30hrs sharp, volunteers dressed as late 19th century Victorian soldiers will take visitors on an animated tour around the fort. This tour combines excellent guiding with live and colourful historical re-enacting to provide you with an enjoyable and long lasting experience of your visit. It also offers you an excellent opportunity for memorable picture and video- footage taking.The tour starts with the firing of an original Victorian cannon (which you can also fire!*). This is followed by a live demonstration of how the fort would have been defended during an attack. The group is then directed into the fort only to be challenged by the sentry guarding the gate! More displays will take place inside the fort including military signalling, firing of rifles, bayonet practice, military cooking and more. Much use of original period equipment and weapons is made throughout this tour. Contact: Fondazzjoni Wirt ArtnaSt Rocco RoadKalkara CSP11Tel: ( 356) 21809713 / ( 356) 21800992Email: info@wirtartna.org Website: www.wirtartna.orgEntrance Fee Guided Tours:Adults: €8.00; Children(up to 16yrs): €7.00; Family(2 adults, 3 children under 16yrs): €18.00. Animated tour: add €5.00 to the prices above Opening Hrs:Monday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5.00pm
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-LIVE HISTROY AT FORT RINELLA - Every afternoon from Monday to Sunday!
Throughout the year, from Monday to Sunday at 14.30hrs sharp, volunteers dressed as late 19th century Victorian soldiers will take visitors on an animated tour around the fort. This tour combines excellent guiding with live and colourful historical re-enacting to provide you with an enjoyable and long lasting experience of your visit. It also offers you an excellent opportunity for memorable picture and video- footage taking.
The tour starts with the firing of an original Victorian cannon (which you can also fire!*). This is followed by a live demonstration of how the fort would have been defended during an attack. The group is then directed into the fort only to be challenged by the sentry guarding the gate! More displays will take place inside the fort including military signalling, firing of rifles, bayonet practice, military cooking and more. Much use of original period equipment and weapons is made throughout this tour.
Fondazzjoni Wirt ArtnaSt Rocco RoadKalkara CSP11Tel: ( 356) 21809713 / ( 356) 21800992Email: info@wirtartna.org
Website: www.wirtartna.org
Entrance Fee Guided Tours:Adults: €8.00; Children(up to 16yrs): €7.00; Family(2 adults, 3 children under 16yrs): €18.00. Animated tour: add €5.00 to the prices above Opening Hrs:
Monday - Sunday: 9.30am - 5.00pm