The building still stands proudly on the seafront of the edge of one of the bastions surrounding Valletta and makes for good viewing.
It was also known as one of the foremost educational institutions in the field of medicine in Europe. 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) View details and book your Hop-on Hop-off North and South of Malta ticket here.2. If you are a lone traveller, you can choose to book a Hop-on Hop-off bus for both Malta & Gozo with us. There are so many things to do in Valletta that a single visit will not be enough but we will give you the best there is to offer and then give you some time you soak in the city and enkindle in you the certain desire to return. On both sides of Valletta there are deep harbours which provide stunning vistas from many vantage points around the city.
The city itself is built on the steep slopes and summits of Mount Sciberras (which was in fact a hill) and has now been totally covered by the city. Many narrow descending streets hide quaint little shops, craft businesses, cafés and eateries, some of which have been there for generations. There is a myriad of styles of balconies from different centuries, votive statues and niches everywhere. Every corner will volunteer a new visual delight.
Valletta abounds in architectural gems from churches to palaces and fountains. Malta’s capital city teems with shoppers, strollers and business activity during the day, making it alive and exciting, but as the late afternoon arrives the city slows to a saunter and takes on more of the noble charm it is famous for. Valletta is a truly fortified city, once the bulwark of Europe with the most impressive bastions to be found anywhere in the world. We want to show you this most fascinating of cities. Described by British Prime minister Disraeli as “a city of palaces built by gentlemen for gentlemen,” and remarked that “Valletta equals in its noble architecture, if it does not excel, any capital in Europe”. There is no capital in the world like Valletta and nowhere that has more to offer a visitor in such a small space.
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