ST ANNE’S CHAPEL – FORT ST ELMO by sangwann

ST ANNE’S CHAPEL – FORT ST ELMO

Shot taken as we went round Fort St Elmo. Enlarge for best view if you have time. Thank you
This chapel has been in existence since 1488 and whilst planning this fort, the Order’s engineer decided to incorporate it into the very structure of the casemated ramparts.
This chapel served as the final battleground for the capture of the fort during the Great Siege of 1565. Within it knights and chaplains were slaughtered as they tried to defend the altar. (Source Heritage Malta)
In the Great Siege of 1565 the whole fort was completely transformed into rubble during the fierce unabating bombardment by the Ottoman forces. It was rebuilt and made stronger after the siege and during British rule it was enlarged. Today the chapel has been restored. The coat of arms on top of the door of the chapel is of Grand Master Nicolas Cottoner and dates from the 17th century.
Thank you so much for looking and for the comments and fav’s on yesterday’s picture.
Beautiful Dione , and an interesting part of history ! Nice presentation and a fav for me
October 14th, 2017  
Beautiful architecture
October 14th, 2017  
The rebuilt chapel looks like a special place. Fascinating history.
October 14th, 2017  
Thank you for sharing the interesting history and great pics :)
October 14th, 2017  
Beautiful carvings in the stonework and interesting information.
October 14th, 2017  
A grand entrance way and interior. Wonderful piece of history.
October 14th, 2017  
Beautiful diptych. I love how you always give us all the history and background for a photo. It really tells the story.
October 14th, 2017  
Just imagining how long it must have taken to carve those details
October 14th, 2017  
w🌞nderful collage!
October 14th, 2017  
Great pics
October 14th, 2017  
Great detailed shots and history
October 14th, 2017  
Lovely collage.
October 14th, 2017  
wonderful photos with such history
October 14th, 2017  
An interesting historical collage, more than 400 years on!
October 14th, 2017  
Awesome shots
October 14th, 2017  
Great diptych showing the beautiful stonework Dione and very interesting history.
October 14th, 2017  
Lovely images and as always very interesting info, thank you for sharing Dione
October 14th, 2017  
Great shots!
October 14th, 2017  
nicely presented dione
October 15th, 2017  
Awesome collage.
October 15th, 2017  
Such interesting historical information and great photos!
October 15th, 2017  
This looks like a beautiful building with such intricate work in it, and I enjoyed reading its history in your narrative!
October 15th, 2017  
Great to know that this is restored and preserved, I hope there is no more war to put it in danger again.
October 15th, 2017  
Two lovely shots Dione...Fav
October 15th, 2017  
great collage, thank you for its history
October 15th, 2017  
Nice images, Dione...
October 15th, 2017  
Amazing story and beautifully illustrated by your images.
October 17th, 2017  
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