Forni della Signoria, Historical bakehouse in Valletta, Malta.
The Forni della Signoria occupied a substantial area in central Valletta, featuring multiple ovens and dedicated spaces for bread production and storage.
Designed by architect Girolamo Cassar in the 1580s, the bakery operated until 1845 when operations transferred to a new Royal Naval Bakery in Birgu.
The former bakery influenced local nomenclature, as evidenced by Old Bakery Street, which was previously known as Strada San Giovanni Battista.
The building contained specialized areas for different stages of bread making, including storage rooms, milling spaces, and multiple ovens for large-scale production.
Archaeological discoveries in 2010 during road work in Strait Street revealed foundation walls of the original bakery structure beneath modern pavement.
Location: Valletta
Architects: Girolamo Cassar
GPS coordinates: 35.89806,14.51083
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:00
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