Off Gżira lies Manoel Island, now connected to the mainland by a bridge. The south eastern shore of the harbour is formed by the Sciberras peninsula, which is largely covered by the town of Floriana and the city of Valletta. At its tip lies the 16th century Fort Saint Elmo.
Manoel Island, connected to the mainland by a bridge, lies off Gżira. The southeastern shore of the harbor is made up of the Sciberras peninsula, which is mostly occupied by Floriana and Valletta. At its tip stands the 16th-century Fort Saint Elmo.