Auberge de Bavière, 17th-century palace in Valletta, Malta
The Auberge de Bavière is a 17th-century palace in Valletta with a symmetrical facade, corner pilasters, and an open stone balcony on its second level. The structure displays careful architectural proportions and crafted stonework typical of buildings from this period.
Construction began in 1696 under Grand Master Marc'Antonio Zondadari, who used it as his residence. The building later became a center for the Anglo-Bavarian Knights and underwent different uses throughout the following centuries.
The palace represents the final expression of mannerist architecture in Malta before the widespread adoption of baroque architectural elements in the region.
The building currently houses the Lands Authority with administrative offices and key departments. Keep in mind that it functions as an active government building, so not all areas are open to the public.
During World War I, the building operated as a military hospital with approximately 155 beds. It then served in World War II as a shelter for people displaced from their homes.
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