Auberge d'Italie, Museum building in Valletta, Malta.
The three-story Auberge d'Italie displays Mannerist architecture with symmetrical proportions and Renaissance influences throughout its limestone exterior and interior spaces.
Built in 1576 by architect Girolamo Cassar, the structure served as a residence for Italian Knights of St. John before transforming into different institutional functions.
The building houses MUŻA, the National Museum of Art, presenting exhibitions focused on Mediterranean, European, Imperial, and artistic themes through multiple collections.
Visitors can explore permanent and temporary art exhibitions, participate in guided tours, and utilize the museum facilities from Tuesday through Sunday.
The original kitchen area retains visible traces of medieval life, including wall-embedded cupboards, flagstone floors, and soot-covered surfaces from centuries of use.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 1576
Architects: Girolamo Cassar
Architectural style: Mannerist architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Address: Triq il-Merkanti
GPS coordinates: 35.89646,14.51128
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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