Fort Delimara in Marsaxlokk Open to the Public This Weekend

Fort Delimara, usually kept closed to the public, will be open on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April

Visitors will have the opportunity to see the results of Heritage Malta’s efforts to give back to Fort Delimara the dignity it deserves. Works include the thorough cleaning of the underground sections and the parade ground, the removal of several alien accretions and dangerous structures, and the removal of 500 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from the fort’s ditch. A new electricity and water system has also been installed.

Fort Delimara was built between 1876 and 1878 to defend the approaches to Marsaxlokk Harbour and is a classic example of a Victorian coastal fortification. Amongst other attractions, the fort still houses four of the original six 38-ton rifled muzzle loading guns which are the last surviving examples in the world, still on their carriages in their original casemate emplacements. The fort remained operational until 1956. It was later used as a farm for more than 25 years, until it was placed under Heritage Malta’s protection in 2005.

An added attraction during the weekend will be provided by K-9 Urban Search and Rescue Malta and by the Malta Police Force’s Mounted Section and Dogs Section. K-9 will be conducting demonstrations on Saturday between 10:00 and 14:00, while the Mounted Section and the Dogs Section will be present on Sunday.

Visitors may buy their tickets at the door. Tickets cost €5 for adults and €2 for children and Heritage Malta members. These tickets give access to visitors to roam the fort’s grounds on their own. Tickets for guided tours are fully booked.