Grand Masters Palace, Armory

Converted from a smaller house, the Palace was designed by Gerolimo Cassar in 1571. From the time of its completion until the end of the Order of  St. Johns reign in Malta (1798) the palace was used by all the Grand Masters. In 1800 it became the official residence of British Governors. The Palace contains some fine examples of medieval Armour and weapons  used by the Knights of St. John and their adversaries.

The Palace is now the Presidential Office and Malta's Parliament House. Within the Palace, whose grand rooms are used for state occasions, is a wealth of splendour

 Converted from a smaller house, the Palace was designed by Gerolimo Cassar in 1571. From the time of its completion untill the end of the Order of  St. Johns reign in Malta (1798) the palace was used by all the Grand Masters. 

In 1800 it became the official residence of British Governors. 

Contains some fine examples of medieval armour and weapons  used by the Knights of St. John and their adversaries.

The Palace is now the Presidential Office and Malta's Parliament House. Within the Palace, whose grand rooms are used for state occasions, is a wealth of splendour.  

Kingsgate- VALLETTA

The gateway to Valletta was originally dedicated to St. George. It later became known as Porta Reale and eventually Kingsgate. The original gate was demolished in 1964 when the bridge that connects Valletta to Floriana was widened. The bridge straddles the Great Ditch which is an impressive site in itself.