Fort Ricasoli is a heritage property in Kalkara, South Eastern Region, Malta seen on screen in Gladiator (2000), Troy (2004).
Location: Kalkara, South Eastern Region, Malta
Verified facts
- Located in Kalkara, South Eastern Region
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-11613 - Appeared in Gladiator (movie, 2000)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-11613 - Appeared in Troy (movie, 2004)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-11613 - Appeared in Cutthroat Island (movie, 1995)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12077, SRC-13170 - Appeared in Agora (movie, 2009)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12077, SRC-12480 - Appeared in Napoleon (movie, 2023)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12077, SRC-12477 - Appeared in The Last Voyage of the Demeter (movie, 2023)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12078, SRC-12475 - Appeared in Assassin's Creed (movie, 2016)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12079 - Appeared in Game of Thrones (Season 1) (tv, 2011)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12080, SRC-12478 - Appeared in Julius Caesar (tv, 2002)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12078, SRC-12476 - Built 1670–1698
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12300, SRC-12476 - Architectural style: Bastioned fort
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12300, SRC-12479 - Historic designation: UNESCO World Heritage tentative list (since 1998, as part of the Knights' Fortifications around the Harbours of Malta)
confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-11612, SRC-12300, SRC-12481, SRC-12479
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11612 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Ricasoli (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11613 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Gladiator-2.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12077 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_films_shot_in_Malta (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12078 — https://thesnophouse.com/2025/fort-ricasoli-from-military-stronghold-to-blockbuster-film-s (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12079 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/a/Assassins-Creed.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12080 — https://happytowander.com/game-of-thrones-malta-locations-guide/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12300 — https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Fort_Ricasoli (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12475 — GuideMeMalta.com (Malta tourism/news portal) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12476 — Stephen Grech, 'The Backstory to the Backlot: Where History Meets Hollywood at Fort Ricasoli', Insti (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12477 — Atlas of Wonders — Where was Napoleon filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12478 — AX Hotels Malta — Discover Game of Thrones Filming Locations in Malta (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12479 — eMalta — Fort Ricasoli, Kalkara Malta (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12480 — Pellikola (Malta film production company) — Agora (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12481 — Fondazzjoni Kottonera — Fort Ricasoli (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13170 — Kinoafisha — Cutthroat Island (1995) filming locations (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Agora filmed?
Fort Ricasoli, in Kalkara, South Eastern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Agora. This property has also appeared on screen in Assassin's Creed, Cutthroat Island, Game of Thrones, Gladiator.
Where was Assassin's Creed filmed?
Fort Ricasoli, in Kalkara, South Eastern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Assassin's Creed. This property has also appeared on screen in Agora, Cutthroat Island, Game of Thrones, Gladiator.
Where was Cutthroat Island filmed?
Fort Ricasoli, in Kalkara, South Eastern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Cutthroat Island. This property has also appeared on screen in Agora, Assassin's Creed, Game of Thrones, Gladiator.
Where was Game of Thrones filmed?
Fort Ricasoli, in Kalkara, South Eastern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Game of Thrones. This property has also appeared on screen in Agora, Assassin's Creed, Cutthroat Island, Gladiator.
Where is Fort Ricasoli located?
Fort Ricasoli is located in Kalkara, South Eastern Region.