ABOUT
Malta was always given the key role in the development of the European history due to its geographical position at the centre of the Mediterranean, linking Europe with North Africa and the East coast (Asia). This advantage led her to be the main issue in territorial wars of several rulers.
If we take a moment and look around us, we will notice quite a large number of defensive structures as well as buildings which remark a particular civilisation during a distinct era.
The Fortress Builders Fortifications Interpretation Centre has most of these historical sites under one roof, displayed in a quite interactive way. The FIC was established on February 2013, by the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government through its Restoration Directorate, to communicate and exhibit the history and significance of Malta’s military architectural heritage.
The restoration underway is bringing to light the architectural features of these fortifications surrounding our harbours and strategic cities, making Maltese citizens and foreigners appreciate and become more aware of the need of giving back to this unique heritage, its due importance. This Centre will not serve as another ‘museum’ to commemorate and glorify war, but it is a cross between a museum, an information point and a resource centre whereby Maltese and foreigners alike can discover and research about the Maltese military history.
The Fortification Interpretation Centre (FIC) forms part of the Restoration Directorate which falls under the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government. The FIC was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
Opening Hours:
In Summer: Monday to Friday from 9:00-13:00
Tuesday and Thursday open till 16:00
In Winter: Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00
Tuesday and Thursday open till 19:00
Saturdays 9:30- 13:00
Malta was always given the key role in the development of the European history due to its geographical position at the centre of the Mediterranean, linking Europe with North Africa and the East coast (Asia). This advantage led her to be the main issue in territorial wars of several rulers.
If we take a moment and look around us, we will notice quite a large number of defensive structures as well as buildings which remark a particular civilisation during a distinct era.
The Fortress Builders Fortifications Interpretation Centre has most of these historical sites under one roof, displayed in a quite interactive way. The FIC was established on February 2013, by the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government through its Restoration Directorate, to communicate and exhibit the history and significance of Malta’s military architectural heritage.
The restoration underway is bringing to light the architectural features of these fortifications surrounding our harbours and strategic cities, making Maltese citizens and foreigners appreciate and become more aware of the need of giving back to this unique heritage, its due importance. This Centre will not serve as another ‘museum’ to commemorate and glorify war, but it is a cross between a museum, an information point and a resource centre whereby Maltese and foreigners alike can discover and research about the Maltese military history.
The Fortification Interpretation Centre (FIC) forms part of the Restoration Directorate which falls under the Ministry of Justice, Culture and Local Government. The FIC was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund.
Opening Hours:
In Summer: Monday to Friday from 9:00-13:00
Tuesday and Thursday open till 16:00
In Winter: Monday to Friday 10:00-16:00
Tuesday and Thursday open till 19:00
Saturdays 9:30- 13:00
