Palazzo Parisio, Baroque palace in Naxxar, Malta.
The palace exhibits detailed frescoes across its walls, marble staircases, gold-decorated halls, and hand-painted ceilings adorned with elaborate stone sculptures and chandeliers.
Originally constructed as a hunting lodge in 1733, the palace underwent extensive reconstruction between 1900 and 1907 under Marquis Scicluna's ownership through architect Annibale Lupi.
The palace interior combines Sicilian Baroque and Art Nouveau styles, featuring a grand ballroom with eight master busts and a collection of period furniture.
Visitors can explore the palace and gardens from Tuesday through Sunday between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with extended hours until 10:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays.
The property includes multiple dining venues, including La Taverna Del Marchese, situated in former wine cellars that served as wartime shelters during World War II.
Location: Naxxar
Inception: 1906
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Pjazza Vitorja
Website: http://palazzoparisio.com
GPS coordinates: 35.91512,14.44403
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:36
Malta contains numerous historical sites and natural landscapes away from the main tourist areas. The islands hold prehistoric temple complexes such as Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat near Mġarr, Roman remains including the Roman Villa at Żejtun and ancient bath sites, and Ghar Dalam, a cave with Ice Age fossil deposits. The geological diversity appears at locations like Il-Maqluba, a natural sinkhole crater, and the Blue Grotto near Żurrieq, while coastal fortifications such as Mistra Battery and the Red Tower document the island's defensive heritage. Religious sites mark the rural areas, including the Chapel of Santa Marija Tal-Virtu in Rabat and the chapels of Qrendi. The Buskett Gardens and San Anton Gardens provide green spaces with historical significance, while Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park protects coastal habitats. Archaeological complexes like Tas-Silġ show layers of Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The Victoria Lines near Rabat, an 18th-century defensive wall, and Fort Binġemma demonstrate military architecture from different periods. Gozo adds locations such as Mgarr ix-Xini, a sheltered inlet, and Il-Qolla l-Bajda Battery.
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