Photos by alancaru : on the map, in Google Earth (KML)

dmgerrard said:

Too much trickery spoils the natural view.

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alancaru said:

Fort Rinella was built in Malta in the late nineteenth century by the British military at a time when the growing naval power of nearby Italy posed a threat to British commerce and maritime traffic in the Mediterranean. The last remaining 100 ton gun is installed in this purpose built fort.

The fort is now a live museum restored by the Malta Heritage Trust - the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - and is used to re-enact the life of Victorian Soldiers.

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alancaru said:

Fort Rinella was built in Malta in the late nineteenth century by the British military at a time when the growing naval power of nearby Italy posed a threat to British commerce and maritime traffic in the Mediterranean. The last remaining 100 ton gun is installed in this purpose built fort.

The fort is now a live museum restored by the Malta Heritage Trust - the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna - and is used to re-enact the life of Victorian Soldiers.

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