Fort San Lucian

Marsaxlokk, Malta

Fort San Lucian is a large bastioned watchtower and polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. The original tower was built by the Order of Saint John between 1610 and 1611, being the second of six Wignacourt towers. An artillery battery was added in around 1715, and the complex was upgraded into a fort in the 1790s. In the 1870s, the fort was rebuilt by the British in the polygonal style.

Saint Lucian Tower is the second largest watchtower in Malta, after Saint Thomas Tower. Today, the tower and fort are used by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre.

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Founded: 1610
Category: Castles and fortifications in Malta

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Marselle Delicata (7 months ago)
This is an old fort, built in the early years of the seventeenth century. Its location is brilliant. The seas around it are very good for swimming. However the surrounding area is run down. It is situated in the proximity of the colourful, vibrant fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Here one finds the best restaurants for fish and seafood in Malta.
Angela cecilion (9 months ago)
The castle is still temporarily close for now but you can hike around. A beautiful place to relax and unwind especially if your a nature lover.
Vienna (3 years ago)
Fabulous view on the way. But the castle is closed right now. And be careful of the coming vehicle, there’s no walking way for the pedestrians.
jason azzopardi (4 years ago)
Well kept
Emiliano Bassetti (4 years ago)
Fort San Lucian (Maltese: Forti San Luċjan), also known as Saint Lucian Tower (Maltese: Torri ta' San Luċjan) or Fort Rohan (Maltese: Forti Rohan), is a large bastioned watchtower and polygonal fort in Marsaxlokk, Malta. The original tower was built by the Order of Saint John between 1610 and 1611, being the second of six Wignacourt towers. An artillery battery was added in around 1715, and the complex was upgraded into a fort in the 1790s. In the 1870s, the fort was rebuilt by the British in the polygonal style. Saint Lucian Tower is the second largest watchtower in Malta, after Saint Thomas Tower. Today, the tower and fort are used by the Malta Aquaculture Research Centre.
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