7/25/2023 0 Comments Valletta capital![]() ![]() La Sacra Infermeria was one of the earliest hospitals they built and it played an important role as the Knights’ main hospital and medical facility. In fact, around the time of their presence in Malta, their practice of medicine was well ahead of its time. John (or Knights Hospitaller) is to care for the sick and poor. To this day, the primary mission of the Order of St. Location: Triq il-Mediterran (Building forms part of the Malta Conference Centre, with the main entrance located opposite Fort St. La Sacra Infermeria (Knight Hospitallers) TIP: From time to time the State Rooms may be temporarily closed due to government functions and some of the rooms are currently (2016) undergoing renovation. The collection is a fascinating glimpse into some of the physical artefacts that remain from past centuries and battles fought. The Palace Armoury (accessible through a separate entrance to the side of the Palace’s courtyard) houses the world’s largest collection of arms and armour that is still housed in its original location. Expanded and embellished throughout the centuries, the Palace State Rooms (name of the museum) and its halls and rooms are something to behold. The Palace was one of the first buildings to be erected by the Knights soon after the foundation stone to the city was laid in the 16th century. Until recently it also housed Parliament until the new Parliament building near City Gate was built. John, served as the Governor’s Palace during British rule and nowadays houses the Office of the President. The Grandmaster’s Palace was once the seat of power for the Order of the Knights of St. ![]() Closed: 24, 25 & 31 Dec, 1st Jan & Good FridayĮntrance fee: €10 (adults) or €5 (children) George’s Square (within the President’s Palace) ![]() Grandmaster’s Palace (Palace State Rooms and Armoury) ![]()
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