Known colloquially in Israel as the Knights of Malta, the Order aimed to contribute ... commonly known as the Knights Hospitaller, is a medieval and early modern Catholic military order, founded ...

and Order of Hospitallers. The names did change over time, reflecting location changes. They became the “Knights of Malta” in 1530 after settling in Malta, pushed there by the Ottoman Empire.

Explore the islands of Malta and Gozo, both rich in remarkable ... The fort was built by the Knights Hospitaller in 1552 to guard the harbours on either side of the Sceberras Peninsula.