Selmun Palace, Baroque palace in Mellieħa, Malta.
Selmun Palace is a baroque structure in Mellieħa, Malta, set on a peninsula overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The square building features four corner towers and decorative pseudo-bastions positioned prominently on its grounds.
The palace was built in 1783 by the Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi on land inherited from noblewoman Caterina Vitale. During the Maltese uprising against French occupation, it became the country's first naval hospital.
The palace served as a private retreat for the nobility and later housed religious communities. Its hillside position creates a strong connection between the building and the surrounding land and sea.
The grounds are accessible to visitors during daylight hours for exploring the exterior and surrounding landscape. The peninsula location makes it easy to walk around and take in the sea views from different angles.
The building was originally a hunting lodge for the Knights of Saint John, who funded charitable work through their hunting revenues. This blend of leisure and philanthropy set the tone for how the place was used throughout its early years.
Architectural style: baroque architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.95922,14.38153
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
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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