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.
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