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词条 Fortifications Interpretation Centre
释义

  1. History

  2. The building

  3. Display and exhibits

  4. See also

  5. Further reading

  6. References

  7. External links

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| name = The Fortress Builders – Fortification Interpretation Centre
| logo =
| image = File:Malta Fortification Centre.jpeg
| coordinates = {{coord|35|53|58|N|14|30|33|E|display=inline}}
| established = {{Start date|2013|2|16|df=y}}
| location = Valletta, Malta
| type = Interpretation centre
| curator = Stephen C. Spiteri
| owner = Government of Malta
| website = Official website
}}

The Fortress Builders – Fortification Interpretation Centre (FIC) is an interpretation centre about the fortifications of Malta. It is housed in a late 16th-century warehouse located near the St. Andrew's Bastion in Valletta, Malta. The centre was opened in 2013, and it aims at communicating Malta's military architecture in an interactive way.

The building was formerly known as the Biagio Steps Examination Centre.[1]

History

The idea to establish a museum about Malta's military architecture goes back to the 1960s, when British architect Quentin Hughes proposed to set up such a museum in Fort San Lucian. Military historian Stephen C. Spiteri also made plans to establish a military architecture museum, and he proposed setting it up at the Ospizio in Floriana.[2] In November 2008, the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs under Minister George Pullicino took the initiative of setting up the museum at the former Biagio Steps Examination Centre in Valletta. The project was led by Spiteri.[3]

Works to convert the former examination hall began in 2010[4] under the direction of the architect Norbert Gatt,[5] and the completion date was set to be sometime in 2011.[4] The project was originally expected to cost €436,000,[4] but it eventually amounted to €1.7 million. 85% of the funds were provided by the European Regional Development Fund.[5]

The centre was opened by Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi on 16 February 2013. It is run by the Restoration Directorate of the Ministry for Resources and Rural Affairs,[6] and its curator is Stephen C. Spiteri.[7]

The conversion of the dilapidated warehouse into the centre won the Din l-Art Ħelwa Silver Medal Award in 2012,[8] and the centre was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2015.[9]

The building

The FIC is housed in a large 16th-century building located at St. Mark's Street in Valletta, close to St. Andrew's Bastion and the now-demolished Marsamxett Gate. It has a plain façade adorned with the coat of arms of Grand Master Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, suggesting that the building was built sometime between 1582 and 1595. The building's original purpose is not known, but it might have been a bombproof magazine or warehouse. The upper floor was used as an artillery school ({{lang-it|scuola per gettare bombe}}).[4][10]

The upper floor of the building was damaged by aerial bombardment in World War II and its roof was subsequently demolished.[11] The rest of the structure was later used as an examination hall known as the Biagio Steps Examination Centre. At some points it was also used as a rehearsal space.[12]

The building was chosen to house the FIC because of its large interior spaces and its location adjoining the fortifications of Valletta.[4] Between 2010 and 2013, the building was restored and its upper floor was rebuilt, while an annexe was constructed. The new parts of the building were built in line with sustainable principles.[13]

It has been re constructed due to fails in the rocks.

Display and exhibits

The Fortifications Interpretation Centre contains exhibits relating to both military architecture in general as well as the various fortifications of Malta, starting from the Bronze Age walls at Borġ in-Nadur to the pillboxes built by the British in World War II. Exhibits include a number of detailed scale models, which are presented along with audio-visual presentations and informative charts.[12] A few artifacts, such as a 17th-century drawbridge that was probably originally installed at Valletta's Porta Reale, are also displayed.[7] The bridge is scheduled with a status of Class B.[14]

The centre also contains a lecture hall and a reference library, which are intended for researchers.[15] Another section is dedicated to children.[23] The centre occasionally houses art exhibitions.[16]

The centre is open everyday except for Sundays and public holidays, and entrance is free of charge.[17]

See also

  • Wignacourt Tower, another museum about Malta's fortifications

Further reading

  • {{cite journal|journal=The Journal of Baroque Studies|date=December 2013|publisher=International Institute for Baroque Studies|location=University of Malta|issue=9|title=Baroque Routes: A new centre on fortifications in Malta|url=https://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/205549/baroqueroutes9.pdf|page=18}}
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References

1. ^{{cite news|last1=Hughes|first1=Quentin|title=Exhibiting A forgotten national monument|publisher=The Malta Independent|url=http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2010-02-28/news/exhibiting-a-forgotten-national-monument-270999/|date=28 February 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031071128/http://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2010-02-28/news/exhibiting-a-forgotten-national-monument-270999/|archivedate=31 October 2016}}
2. ^{{cite news|last1=Fenech|first1=Natalino|title=Military historian to set up fortifications museum|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20051125/local/military-historian-to-set-up-fortifications-museum.71006|work=Times of Malta|date=25 November 2005|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160401194406/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20051125/local/military-historian-to-set-up-fortifications-museum.71006|archivedate=1 April 2016}}
3. ^{{cite news|last1=Baldacchino|first1=Lisa Gwen|title=Biagio Steps centre to house fortifications museum|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081112/local/biagio-steps-centre-to-house-fortifications-museum.232803|work=Times of Malta|date=12 November 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326165458/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20081112/local/biagio-steps-centre-to-house-fortifications-museum.232803|archivedate=26 March 2016}}
4. ^1 2 {{cite web|title=Fortifications Information Centre|url=http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/index.php/News/new-fortifications-information-centre-malta.html|website=MilitaryArchitecture.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025041142/http://www.militaryarchitecture.com/index.php/News/new-fortifications-information-centre-malta.html|archivedate=25 October 2010|date=1 March 2010}}
5. ^{{cite news|title=Valletta's original fortification plans exhibited at new museum|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130214/local/valletta-s-original-fortification-plans-exhibited-at-new-museum.457622|work=Times of Malta|date=14 February 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160322170351/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130214/local/valletta-s-original-fortification-plans-exhibited-at-new-museum.457622|archivedate=22 March 2016}}
6. ^{{cite web|title=Fortifications Interpretation Centre|url=https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/Fortifications-Interpretation-Centre.aspx|website=Restoration Directorate|publisher=Government of Malta|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201214546/https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/Fortifications-Interpretation-Centre.aspx|archivedate=1 February 2016}}
7. ^1 {{cite web|last1=Di Puccio|first1=Francesca|title=The Fortifications Interpretation Centre: a must-visit in Valletta|url=http://www.maltainsideout.com/24307/fortifications-interpretation-centre/|website=Malta Inside Out|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160404105625/http://www.maltainsideout.com/24307/fortifications-interpretation-centre/|archivedate=4 April 2016|date=15 December 2013}}
8. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Chetcuti|first1=Kristina|title=16th century warehouse restorers win 'Oscar' of architectural world|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121209/local/16th-century-warehouse-restorers-win-Oscar-of-architectural-world.448784|work=Times of Malta|date=9 December 2012|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160801194956/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20121209/local/16th-century-warehouse-restorers-win-Oscar-of-architectural-world.448784|archivedate=1 August 2016}}
9. ^{{cite news|title=Understanding Malta's military architecture|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150830/arts-entertainment/understanding-maltas-military-architecture.582537|work=Times of Malta|date=30 August 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227073358/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20150830/arts-entertainment/understanding-maltas-military-architecture.582537|archivedate=27 December 2015}}
10. ^{{cite journal|journal=Foreign and Commonwealth Office Collection|date=1877|title=Statement of all the property transferred to the military and naval authorities from the year 1816 to the end of 1875 with appendix|url=http://dl.docslide.com.br/download/e996ebc0c594ab2c075bf51082e0afbad1243ef61bd876d9ae865c8b12de9684c8f9fccc78f865b350321ff1cdf352c6957a84cdc5c65fd94ac0c0b365bad1f9y3fwCsiz24XCetjkf22h8s%2FKaj0I4xb%2FgkFlqUAHAVSYhM40YeP668ASgtqXSjsjDbOjBw5weyvCKHdsXgIMP%2FQQYWihmzZLujG3HetnnZeq9uIE4woKeLhdOJosFg4r|publisher=University of Mancestor|jstor=60231726|page=24}}
11. ^1 2 {{cite news|title=Works to start shortly on fortifications information centre|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100112/local/steps.289485|work=Times of Malta|date=12 January 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326225956/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20100112/local/steps.289485|archivedate=26 March 2016}}
12. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Galea|first1=Carmel|title=The Fortifications Interpretation Centre|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130203/letters/The-Fortifications-Interpretation-Centre.456022|work=Times of Malta|date=3 February 2013|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042103/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130203/letters/The-Fortifications-Interpretation-Centre.456022|archivedate=4 March 2016}}
13. ^{{cite web|title=The Building|url=https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/The-Building.aspx|website=Restoration Directorate|publisher=Government of Malta|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201213456/https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/The-Building.aspx|archivedate=1 February 2016}}
14. ^https://www.gov.mt/en/Government/DOI/Government%20Gazette/PA%20GN/Documents/2008/GG%2028.3.pdf
15. ^{{cite web|title=Display and Exhibits|url=https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/Display-and-Exhibits.aspx|website=Restoration Directorate|publisher=Government of Malta|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201214735/https://restoration.gov.mt/en/fic/Pages/Display-and-Exhibits.aspx|archivedate=1 February 2016}}
16. ^{{cite news|title=The Helmet and the City Art exhibition on Malta and its Knights|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160427/social/The-Helmet-and-the-City-Art-exhibition-on-Malta-and-its-Knights.610179|work=Times of Malta|date=27 April 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160428104206/http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20160427/social/The-Helmet-and-the-City-Art-exhibition-on-Malta-and-its-Knights.610179|archivedate=28 April 2016}}
17. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Rix|first1=Juliet|title=Malta: free things to do|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/malta/articles/malta-free-thingstodo/|work=The Telegraph|date=14 October 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508140256/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/malta/articles/malta-free-thingstodo/|archivedate=8 May 2016}}

External links

{{commons category|Fortifications Interpretation Centre}}
  • Official website
{{Valletta}}

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