Palace Armoury, Valletta

Name: Palace Armoury
Address: Misrah San Gorg, Valletta, VLT 1191, Malta
Telephone: +356 2124 9349

#31 among attractions in Valletta

Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum

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Facts and practical information

The Palace Armoury is an arms collection housed at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, Malta. It was the main armoury of the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries, and as such it was the last arsenal established by a crusader military order. Although today only a part of the original armoury still survives, it is still one of the world's largest collections of arms and armour still housed in its original building. The Palace Armoury has been open to the public as a museum since 1860. ()

Established: 1604 (420 years ago)Coordinates: 35°53'55"N, 14°30'51"E

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Misrah San GorgValletta VLT 1191 Malta

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+356 2124 9349

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Palace Armoury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Grandmaster's Palace, Casa Rocca Piccola, Royal Opera House.

~550 ftSW
16th-century high baroque cathedral
Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta
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~70 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
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~570 ftNE
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
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~1350 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Royal Opera House, Valletta
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~380 ftN
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
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~690 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
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~380 ftE
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Old University Building, Valletta
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~300 ftW
Memorial
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~350 ftNW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
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~560 ftW
Monuments and statues
Great Siege Monument, Valletta
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~670 ftS
Museum, Art gallery
Valletta Contemporary, Valletta
4 min walk • Valletta Contemporary is an independent exhibition space in Valletta, Malta. Established in April 2018, this gallery is housed in a 400 year old former warehouse in East Street, just a few metres away from St.Barbara Bastions and Lower Barrakka Gardens.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palace Armoury open?

Palace Armoury is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palace Armoury?

Nearby attractions include Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta (1 min walk), Malta Postal Museum, Valletta (1 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Damascus, Valletta (1 min walk), National Library of Malta, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Palace Armoury by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palace Armoury:

Bus

Nawfragju • Lines: 133 (2 min walk)
Kristofru • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)