Archbishop's Palace, Mdina, Episcopal residence in Mdina, Malta.
The Archbishop's Palace sits beside St Paul's Cathedral in the old city center and displays Baroque facades with ornate stone carving. The building holds several grand reception halls that continue to serve official church functions and formal gatherings today.
Construction started in 1718 under architect Lorenzo Gafà, replacing an earlier bishop's residence that had occupied the site since 1445. This new building reflected the Baroque redesign of the city that followed the Knights of Saint John's arrival.
The palace contains a library with manuscripts and books documenting centuries of Malta's religious history and the development of the Catholic Church.
The building is visible from outside and forms a notable feature of the street beside the cathedral. Visitors can view the outer facade and sometimes access the inner courtyard, depending on ongoing activities or special opening times.
The palace was the setting for the city officials signing the surrender document during the French occupation in 1798. General Vaubois subsequently dined in the building to mark the transfer of control.
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