Museum
Fort Rinella
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Tips from locals
Matthew & Elaine
October 19, 2021
One of four coastal batteries built by the British in the late 19th century, Fort Rinella is today still home to an Armstrong 100-tonne gun.
Afinia
August 11, 2017
Fancy seeing what 19th century British engineers built to protect Malta from the Italians? Fort Rinella itself is impressive, but what set it apart from some of the other forts in Malta was its massive 100-ton gun positioned on the coastal battery – definitely enough to keep the Italian navy at bay. For a touch of historical flair, plan your visit to coincide with the regular volunteer tours where guides dress up like Victorian soldiers to show you round. Audience participation is not, thankfully, required.
Fancy seeing what 19th century British engineers built to protect Malta from the Italians? Fort Rinella itself is impressive, but what set it apart from some of the other forts in Malta was its massive 100-ton gun positioned on the coastal battery – definitely enough to keep the Italian navy at bay.…
Ingrid
March 15, 2018
Fort Rinella is a mysterious Fort, which is built below street level and very interesting to discover it story.
Tanya
January 15, 2016
Fort Rinella has been carefully and lovingly restored and is presented by a group of dedicated and professional guides. There are various exhibitions explaining the history of the fort and its role.
Restful
February 15, 2019
Rinella Battery is a Victorian battery in Kalkara, Malta. It is commonly referred to as Fort Rinella, although it was never classified as a fort while in use. It contains one of two surviving Armstrong 100-ton guns.
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