Verdala Palace

From hunting lodge to summer residence Verdala Palace is the summer residence of the President of the Republic of Malta. The Palace was built in 1586 by Grand Master Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle (1582- 1595) to serve the purpose of countryside retreat. Plans were drawn by Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar (1520- c. 1592) inspired and […]

Sant’Anton Palace

From country retreat to official residence Sant’Anton Palace is the official residence of the President of the Republic of Malta. The earliest known building dates to the early seventeenth century, built as a country villa by the then Knight of Malta and future Grand Master Antoine de Paule (1623-1636). De Paule’s choice of site approximately […]

The Palace, Valletta

From Grand Masters to Presidents of the Republic The Valletta Palace is the official seat of the President of the Republic of Malta. It is located at the centre of the capital city, Valletta, and has been the seat of authority in Malta ever since the times of the Order of St John. It was […]