The fort was captured by local rebels during the 1674 uprising against Spanish rule . After the revolt was suppressed in 1678 , the Real Cittadella was built in the centre of the San Ranieri peninsula , close to Forte del Santissimo Salvatore . The fort was damaged during the earthquake of 1783 , but was repaired soon afterwards
earthquake of 1783
1783 Calabrian earthquakes
Forte del Santissimo Salvatore