Heritage Malta is holding talks with the Cottonera Waterfront Consortium about how parts of historic Fort St Angelo, which at the moment, are managed by the consortium, can be presented to the public in a way that enhances its history and defensive strategy.

An agreement is expected to be signed in the coming days between the consortium and Heritage Malta for the operation of the historic site.

On Sunday, Heritage Malta will be opening many parts of the fort that have been closed to visitors for many years. For the safety of visitors, only guided tours will be allowed. The tour will include a visit to areas belonging to the Knights of St John, which are normally closed to the public. Heritage Malta has reached an agreement with Fra John Edward Critien, Knight Resident at Fort St Angelo, so that visitors will be able to visit St Anne’s Chapel and the surrounding areas, from which magnificent views of the harbour and fortifications can be seen.

The tours at 10 and 11am will be held in English, and at 2, 3 and 4pm in Maltese. Participants are to meet in front of the Malta Maritime Museum 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Tickets may be bought on the day, from either the Inquisitor’s Palace or from the Malta Maritime Museum.

Tickets cost e7 (Lm3.01) for adults, and e5 (Lm2.15) for students and holders of the Kartanzjan. Children under 16 enter free of charge, although they still need to obtain their free ticket from the Malta Maritime Museum or the Inquisitor’s Palace. The admission ticket is also valid for the Malta Maritime Museum and the Inquisitor’s Palace, where between 2.30 and 4.30pm visitors will be able to follow a historical re-enactment highlighting the life of sailors on the galleys of the Order, while the musical group Gukulari Ensemble will be performing 18th century music at the Inquisitor’s Palace.