Fort Saint Elmo is a fort in Valletta, South Eastern Region, Malta, and a filming location for Midnight Express (1978). Dating to 1552–1570s.
Location: Valletta, South Eastern Region, Malta
Verified facts
- Appeared in Midnight Express (movie, 1978) — as The Turkish prison — Lower St Elmo stood in for the Istanbul jail; nearly the whole film was sh
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15193, SRC-15194, SRC-15195 - Built 1552–1570s
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15193, SRC-16647, SRC-17127
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15193 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Saint_Elmo (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15194 — https://alanparker.com/film/midnight-express/making (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15195 — https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2015-09-16/local-news/FIRST-magazine-Malta-s-versatile-film- (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16647 — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Saint-Elme_(Malte) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17127 — https://emalta.com/FortStElmo.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is Fort Saint Elmo connected to Midnight Express?
Fort Saint Elmo, in Valletta, South Eastern Region, has a documented connection to Midnight Express. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is Fort Saint Elmo located?
Fort Saint Elmo is located in Valletta, South Eastern Region.