Top 6 Government Buildings in Island of Malta, Malta

November 10, 2021 Russell Mellin

One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
Restaurants in Island of Malta

1. Grandmaster's Palace

Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1191 Malta +356 2124 9349 [email protected] http://heritagemalta.org/the-palace-armoury/
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4.0 based on 1,881 reviews

Grandmaster's Palace

Please note that the Palace State Rooms will be closed to the general public from the 1st of February 2020 and until further notice. This closure is necessary in view of the extensive restoration project currently underway at the Grand Master’s Palace. Works will not affect accessibility to the Palace ARMOURY, which will remain open daily.

Reviewed By Phil_F16 - Belfast, United Kingdom

Visited the Grandmasters palace on a Sunday whilst on holidays in Malta. It’s one of the few tourist sites that is available to see on a Sunday and I took myself off into Valletta for the day. Spent the morning in The Grandmaster’s Palace - it’s currently the official residence of the President of Malta though was previously the former residence of the British Governor and before that the Grandmaster of the Order. The palace consists of large rooms with high ceilings where state functions have taken place in the past and quite possibly still do (the old throne room is where the President accepts foreign ambassadors). As has no doubt been mentioned before, it’s a self tour with an audio handset so you can take your own time on the tour which I prefer. The highlight at the end of the tour is the armoury which contains dozens of suits of armour used by the knights and equally a large number of weapons used by the knights (swords, muskets, cannons) which show how armour and weapons changed during that period. All in all an excellent place to visit and a great illustration of the history of this remarkable island.

2. The New Parliament

Republic Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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4.0 based on 273 reviews

The New Parliament

Reviewed By dnenos - Thessaloniki, Greece

Renzo Piano did an excellent job! Valletta added one one more great attraction for tourists. Modern and adapted at the environment at the same time.

3. Banca Giuratale

Mdina, Island of Malta Malta
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Banca Giuratale

4. Courts of Justice

Republic St, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta +356 2590 2000
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Courts of Justice

5. Main Guard

Strait St. St. George Square, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
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4.0 based on 17 reviews

Main Guard

6. Banca Giuratale

Mdina, Island of Malta Malta

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