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In Guardia: Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum
Vallettaniedz., 18 paź 2026 · 11:00 – 12:00
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Experience a captivating historical re-enactment every scheduled Sunday.
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In Guardia is a re-enactment staged at Fort St Elmo in Valletta, running from Sunday 18 October through Sunday 13 December 2026 alongside the fort's National War Museum. The show recreates the inspection parade once carried out whenever the Grand Bailiff of the Order of St John visited the fort to check its readiness against the constant threat of Ottoman invasion.
Around 55 re-enactors in period uniform perform military drill with pikes and muskets, and the display culminates in cannon fire; each show runs about 40 minutes. Fort St Elmo itself, built by the Knights of St John in 1522, withstood a month-long siege in 1565 before falling to Ottoman forces, and the National War Museum inside covers that history alongside Malta's later military past.
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Military and maritime history exhibitions, interactive presentations at a 16th-century fortress, harbour views, dramatic storytelling of Fort St Elmo's rich past.
⏱️ 1346 godz.
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- Dates: Sunday 18 October – Sunday 13 December 2026
- Venue: Fort St Elmo, Valletta (overlooks the Grand and Marsamxett harbours)
- Focus: Military and maritime history, exhibitions
- Getting there: Valletta waterfront, accessible by public transport or on foot
- Entry: Check heritagemalta.mt for admission prices and booking
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What is In Guardia?
An immersive cultural programme at Fort St Elmo exploring Malta's military and maritime heritage through exhibitions, performances, and interactive presentations.
When does it run?
From Sunday 18 October through Sunday 13 December 2026.
Where is Fort St Elmo?
In Valletta, overlooking the Grand and Marsamxett harbours. It's a 16th-century fortress with stunning waterfront views.
What should I expect to learn?
The fort's strategic importance, stories of its defenders, Ottoman siege history, and its role in Malta's maritime traditions.
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