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Foundation Stone Laid
- When
- 15 June 1670
- Where
- Fort Ricasoli, Kalkara, Malta
The first stone of Fort Ricasoli was laid on 15 June 1670, marking the start of construction under Valperga's supervision.
On 15 June 1670, the first stone of the fort was laid down. Antonio Maurizio Valperga, the military engineer invited by Grand Master Cotoner, personally supervised these initial stages of construction for the Order of Saint John.
Sources
- Fort Ricasoli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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