Monument to Francesco Laparelli and Girolamo Cassar

The Monument to Francesco Laparelli and Girolamo Cassar is a bronze sculpture positioned between the Parliament House and the Royal Opera House ruins. The work, created by artist John Grima in 2016, depicts these two architects whose designs determined how Valletta developed and took shape.

After the Great Siege of 1565, Laparelli designed Valletta's layout while Cassar built many of its key buildings over the following decades. Their work together during the Renaissance established the city as a planned fortress with a recognizable structure.

The bronze sculpture honors two figures who shaped Valletta's Renaissance architecture. Their work left a lasting mark on how the city looks and how people move through its streets today.

The monument sits at a central location and is easy to reach while walking between the Parliament and the Opera House. You can view it from all angles and it serves as a helpful reference point when orienting yourself in this part of the city.

The idea for this monument came from a historian's letter published in a local newspaper, calling for these architects to receive proper recognition. Their contributions had long gone unacknowledged despite their buildings being visible throughout the city.

Location: Valletta

Inception: 2016

Made from material: bronze

GPS coordinates: 35.89611,14.51028

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:43