Verdala Palace

building, Malta island, Malta

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Verdala Palace is a historic building located on the island of Malta. It was constructed in 1586 as a summer residence for the grand masters of the Hospitallers, also known as the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem. The palace has since served various purposes, including being a residence for the governors of Malta and, more recently, the president of Malta. The palace is situated near the town of Rabat, which itself is adjacent to the ancient city of Mdina.1

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The nearby Verdala Palace (1586) was built as a summer residence for the grand masters of the Hospitallers (Knights of St. John of Jerusalem); it was subsequently used by the governors of the islands and, more recently, by the president of Malta. Pop. (2007 est.) 11,260.
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The nearby Verdala Palace (1586) was built as a summer residence for the grand masters of the Hospitallers (Knights of St. John of Jerusalem); it was subsequently used by the governors of the islands and, more recently, by the president of Malta. Pop. (2007 est.) 11,260.
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