Historedia
EuropeEvent

Foundation stone laid for Fort Ricasoli

When
1670
Where
Fort Ricasoli, Kalkara, Malta
Episodes
1

On 15 June 1670, the first stone of Fort Ricasoli was laid in Malta. Construction was initiated by the Order of Saint John under Grand Master Nicolas Cotoner, with military engineer Antonio Maurizio Valperga supervising the initial stages.

Episodes

  1. 15 June 1670 · Fort Ricasoli, Kalkara, MaltaFoundation Stone Laid

    The first stone of Fort Ricasoli was laid on 15 June 1670, marking the start of construction under Valperga's supervision.

Background and detail

Laying the Foundation. The construction of Fort Ricasoli began with the laying of the first stone on 15 June 1670. Valperga personally supervised these initial stages of the bastioned fort, which was built by the Order of Saint John between 1670 and 1698.

People involved

Sources

  1. Fort Ricasoli Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27

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