Fort Mellieħa (Q22082165)

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  • English Wikipedia categories: 20th-century fortifications, British fortifications in Malta, Civil defense, Forts in Malta, Headquarters in Malta, Malta geography stubs, Mellieħa, Scouting and Guiding in Malta, World War II sites in Malta
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Summary from English Wikipedia (enwiki)

Fort Mellieħa or Mellieħa Fort (Maltese: Il-Fortizza tal-Mellieħa), also known as Il-Fortizza tas-Salib (meaning Fort of the Cross), is a World War II-era fort in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built by the British on top of Mellieħa Hill, to serve as a civil defence depot and an observation post. The structure is lightly fortified by a perimeter wall.

Summary from Język polski / Polish Wikipedia (plwiki)

Fort Mellieħa (malt. Il-Fortizza tal-Mellieħa), znany też jako Il-Fortizza tas-Salib (Fort Krzyża) jest fortem z czasów II wojny światowej zbudowanym w Mellieħa na Malcie. Został zbudowany przez Brytyjczyków na szczycie wzgórza Mellieħa, aby służył jako magazyn obrony cywilnej i punkt obserwacyjny. Konstrukcja jest lekko umocniona przez mur okalający fort.

Wikidata location: 35.9554, 14.3653 view on OSM or edit on OSM

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