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 independent sources · SRC-15193, SRC-15194, SRC-15195 - Built 1552–1570s
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
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,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Midnight Express filmed?
Fort Saint Elmo, in Valletta, South Eastern Region, is a real-world filming location used for Midnight Express.
Where is Fort Saint Elmo located?
Fort Saint Elmo is located in Valletta, South Eastern Region.