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doors that distinguish them from other historical
fortifications.
The original rural settings of these forts have
been well-preserved, including their defensive
features like glacis and dugout access roads. Fort
Tas-Silġ boasts a scenic view of St Thomas Bay
and surrounding land, while Fort San Leonardo is
surrounded by modern farms, which, over the years,
have changed the area's rural character.
Over 3,000 scheduled properties across the Maltese
Islands are protected by the Planning Authority. The
public can access the register of these protected
properties and sites through the following link:
www.pa.org.mt/scheduled.
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