Messina Palace, 16th century palace on St Christopher Street, Valletta, Malta
The grey stone Messina Palace features yellow-painted lower sections, black balustrades supporting balconies, and a green entrance door framed in white.
The palace belonged to Fra Pietro La Rocca in the late 16th century and later became part of Casa Rocca Grande, housing several admirals and commanders.
The German-Maltese Circle acquired the palace in 1989 with support from Germany, establishing it as a center for German-Maltese cultural activities.
The building contains a private chapel with marble altar, traditional Maltese spiral staircase, and multiple halls used for educational programs.
During World War II, the Maltese government transformed this noble residence into a school and later used it as an Educational Ministry building.
Location: Valletta
GPS coordinates: 35.89936,14.51426
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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