Grandmaster's Palace

Valletta, Malta

A Renaissance residence built between 1571-1574 for the leaders of the Order of Malta, designed by Girolamo Cassar. The building occupies an entire city block on St George's Square and underwent a thorough renovation completed in 2024. Inside, the state rooms with frescoes by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio depicting the Great Siege of Malta and valuable Gobelins tapestries are impressive. The former palace stables house an armory with a collection of over 5,000 original armors, rapiers, and cannons from the 16th-18th centuries.

Visit time: 1 h 30 min

What to look for

A series of frescoes by Matteo Perez d'Aleccio from 1576 in the Grand Council Chamber
A collection of 5,000 authentic knight armors in the palace Armory
A clock tower with Moorish figures in the inner palace courtyard

Before you go

Best time: In the morning hours between 09:00 and 11:30
Crowds: Heavy traffic in the state rooms during the tourist season
Note: The ticket includes a visit to the chambers and the knight's armory

Good to know

The Palace is the official residence of the incumbent President of the Republic of Malta.

Sources: heritagemalta.mt, en.wikipedia.org

How long does it take to visit Grandmaster's Palace?

Plan about 1 h 30 min.

Nearby

The Pub (Oliver Reed's Bar) — 60 m
Caffè Cordina — 80 m
Is-Suq Tal-Belt Market Hall — 100 m
Strait Street and Yard 32 Gin Bar — 140 m
Manoel Theatre — 160 m
Church of St Paul's Shipwreck — 160 m

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