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Isla – Senglea
In the South East of Malta, the town Isla is the smallest of the 3 towns of Cottonera.
The name of Isla derives from the Italian word isola and relates to its geographical structure, as the peninsula is nearly cut off from the mainland by two hills.
Grandmaster Fra Claude de la Sengle gave its other name to the city: Senglea.
Seen from Valletta, Senglea is one of the strongest elements making up the magnificent panorama of the Grand Harbor.
History of the Locality
In 1552 the Knights of Malta built a fort on the peninsula, which originally was a hunting area.
The town was founded in 1554 by the Knights’ grand master Claude de la Sengle.
Subsequently fortified, it played an important role during the Turks’ Great Siege of Malta in 1565, when it suffered heavy damage. At that time, Sengle’s successor and the leader of Malta’s defense, Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Valette, bestowed upon it the title of Civitas Invicta (“Unconquered City”).
Extensive redevelopment and the establishment of commercial and shipbuilding facilities made it the most prosperous of the Three Cities in the 18th century but it was almost devastated in World War II air raids.
Its ship-repair yards have since been rebuilt and provide an important source of wealth.
Tourists Attractions:
Dock Clock / Basilica of Our Lady of Victories / Il-Madonna tan Church of St.Philip (Sally Port)/ Gardjola Gardens / Isla Waterfront
St.Julians Church / Niche of the Holy Crucifix / Villa Sirena
Davies – Shell / St.Michael’s Cave and Passages/ Dockyard Terraces
Senglea Main Gate / St.Anne’s Gate / Fort St.Michael
Bust of Juan Batista Azopardo
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