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Palace of the Grand Masters

building, Valletta, Malta
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The Palace of the Grand Masters is a significant building located in Valletta, the capital city of Malta. Construction of the palace began in 1574, and it was designed by Maltese architect Gerolamo Cassar.1

Originally serving as the residence for the grand master of the Order of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem (also known as the Hospitallers), the palace has since transitioned to house the residence of the president of Malta and the seat of the House of Representatives. It also contains the historical armoury of the Hospitallers.1

Valletta itself was established after the Great Siege of Malta in 1565 and named after Jean Parisot de la Valette, the grand master at the time. The city, built on Mount Sceberras, divides the bay into Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour. Valletta was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1980.1

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  1. Valletta
  2. Malta - Early history

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