Villa Francia, Palladian villa in Lija, Malta.
Villa Francia displays formal symmetrical design with a central hall, stone balustrades, and gardens divided into front and back sections spanning the estate grounds.
Francesco Preziosi constructed this residence in 1757, but financial difficulties forced him to sell the property to the Order of St. John.
The villa represents the architectural preferences of Maltese nobility in the 18th century, incorporating Italian Palladian elements into its structural design.
The property underwent extensive restoration with European Union funding, making it accessible for guided tours and educational visits about historical architecture.
The estate features multiple water elements including a nympheum, large reservoir, and fountains integrated throughout its gardens covering 90 percent of the grounds.
Location: Lija
Inception: 1757
Architectural style: Palladian architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.90329,14.44533
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:50
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