Fort Saint Michael

Fort Saint Michael
Forti San Mikiel
Part of the fortifications of Senglea
Senglea, Malta
St Michael Cavalier shortly before its demolition
Map of Senglea's land front, showing the location of Fort St. Michael
Coordinates35°53′4.7″N 14°31′7.5″E / 35.884639°N 14.518750°E / 35.884639; 14.518750
TypeCavalier
Site information
OwnerGovernment of Malta
ConditionPart of base survives
Site history
Built1552–1581
Built byOrder of Saint John
MaterialsLimestone
FatePartially demolished, 1921
Battles/warsGreat Siege of Malta
Garrison information
Past
commanders
Pierre de Monte (1565)

Fort Saint Michael (Maltese: Forti San Mikiel) was a small fort in the land front of the city of Senglea, Malta. It was originally built in the 1552 and played a significant role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. Following the siege, it was rebuilt as Saint Michael Cavalier (Maltese: Kavallier ta' San Mikiel), and was completed in 1581. The cavalier was partially demolished in the 20th century, and only a part of its base remains today.[1]