Nothing booked for today but we did like the thought of seeing the "Grand Masters Palace" which we saw from outside yesterday.
The Grandmaster's Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz tal-Granmastru), officially known as The Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz), is a palace in Valletta, Malta. It was built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798, and was also known as the Magisterial Palace (Maltese: Palazz Maġisterjali). When the knights were expelled by Napoleonic France, it became the National Palace. During the period of British rule beginning in 1800, it was the Governor's Palace (Maltese: Palazz tal-Gvernatur).
The palace became a British royal residence with various governors representing the monarchy and the queen, and with the royal family itself. As an official royal residence it was often used by British sovereigns for major events during their stay in Malta.
The Palace currently houses the Office of the President of Malta. It was also the seat of the Parliament of Malta from 1921 to 2015. Parts of the building, namely the Palace State Rooms and the Palace Armoury are open to the public as a museum run by Heritage Malta. The building underwent a major restoration project and was reopened to the public in 2024.
We were told it gets very busy so we arrived at opening time.
Next to no one there, so we have people free photos.
The armory in particular was awesome!
Headed home but found a boat cruise around the harbours to see the fortresses from another angle.
Big day tomorrow, the three cities.
Malta so far
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