Great Siege of Malta

From the tragic girl of Għar il-Kbir to the ants that supposedly stopped the Ottomans When people hear about the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, they usually think of the Knights of St John, Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette, Fort St Elmo, Birgu, Senglea and the vast Ottoman armada sent against Malta. But […]

From Canada to Malta: The Story of the Falcon of Malta If you are Canadian and visiting Malta, you may be surprised to discover just how much of your own country’s history is hidden across these tiny Mediterranean islands. Malta is usually associated with the Knights of St John, magnificent fortified cities, the Great Siege

Experience the Great Siege of Malta Through the Eyes of the People Who Lived, Fought and Died Through It The Great Siege of Malta in 1565 remains one of the most extraordinary events in Mediterranean history. For almost four months, the island became the setting for a brutal struggle between the Ottoman Empire and the

Birgu is not merely one of Malta’s “Three Cities”; it was the beating heart of the resistance that, in 1565, halted the Ottoman Empire’s expansion in the Mediterranean. While Fort St Elmo is often remembered for its heroic sacrifice, it was in Birgu and Senglea that the fate of Malta was truly decided. Here are