Fort Chambray under siege from years of neglect, decay
Parts of Gozo's biggest fort, the 18th century Fort Chambray are lying derelict and at risk of collapse as they await long-overdue restoration. Large blocks of rock have fallen from the bastions and onto neglected pathways, wide fissures run down the thick limestone walls and wild vegetation sprouts through the cracks. The stonework has been badly eroded by centuries of wind and seawater spray and some parts of it are starting to give way. Pictures taken recently show a number of iron bars that... Читать дальше...