Villa Francia, Birkirkara

Name: Villa Francia
Address: Birkirkara, Malta

#15 among attractions in Birkirkara

Baroque architecture, Palace

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Villa Francia, initially named as Palazzo Francia, then named as Villa Preziosi, and officially known as Palazzo Francia and Francia Estate, is an 18th-century palace in Lija, Malta. The palace was built circa 1757, by Francesco Preziosi, with baroque architecture that gave a sense of pride and power to noble people at the time. The first ambitious owner became bankrupt with the expenses of the palace, to make it an outstanding building and incomparable with others, and because of this he was pressured to sell his possession by the Order of St. John to pay his accumulated debts. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1757 (267 years ago)Architectural style: Palladian architectureCoordinates: 35°54'12"N, 14°26'43"E

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Villa Francia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rotunda of Mosta, Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, San Anton Palace, Palazzo Parisio.

1.2 miNW
Neoclassical church with a famous dome
Rotunda of Mosta, Mosta
31 min walk • The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta or the Mosta Dome, is a Roman Catholic parish church and Minor Basilica in Mosta, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
0.6 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, Mosta
16 min walk • The Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, also known as the Mosta Ground is a ground situated in Mosta, Malta. It has a total capacity of 700 with 360 seats.
0.5 miS
Garden, Park
San Anton Palace, Attard
13 min walk • San Anton Palace is a palace in Attard, Malta that currently serves as the official residence of the President of Malta. It was originally built in the early 17th century as a country villa for Antoine de Paule, a knight of the Order of St. John.
0.8 miN
Garden, Park, History museum
Palazzo Parisio, Naxxar
21 min walk • Palazzo Parisio, formerly known as Scicluna Palace, Palazzo Scicluna, and officially Palazzo Parisio and Gardens, is a 20th-century palace in Naxxar, Malta.
0.6 miS
Palace, Baroque architecture
Villa Bologna, Attard
16 min walk • Villa Bologna is a Maltese stately home, in the village of Attard in the central district of Malta. Built in opulent Baroque style, Villa Bologna has been called "the most beautiful 18th century country house to be built for a Maltese family" and "of similar grandeur to the finest palaces on the island".
0.9 miSE
Aqueduct
Wignacourt Aqueduct, Birkirkara
23 min walk • The Wignacourt Aqueduct is a 17th-century aqueduct in Malta, which was built by the Order of Saint John to carry water from springs in Dingli and Rabat to the newly built capital city Valletta.
1.1 miE
Church
St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara
30 min walk • St Helen's Basilica is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church situated in Birkirkara, Malta. It is built on the baroque design by Salvu Borg and built by Mason Domenico Cachia.
1.1 miSE
Church
Parish Church of St. Mary, Birkirkara
30 min walk • The Parish Church of Saint Mary, commonly known as il-Knisja l-Qadima is a Roman Catholic parish church in Birkirkara, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. It was built in the 17th century, and it has a Renaissance design attributed to the architects Vittorio Cassar and Tommaso Dingli.
0.9 miS
Church
Attard Parish, Attard
23 min walk • The Parish Church of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic parish church in Attard, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Built between 1613 and 1624, the church is attributed to the architect Tommaso Dingli and it is regarded as the finest Renaissance church in Malta.
0.5 miSE
Church
Annunciation Church, Birkirkara
12 min walk • The Parish Church of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the village of Balzan, Malta.
0.7 miNE
Area
Iklin, Naxxar
18 min walk • Iklin is a village in the Central Region of Malta, with a population of 3,247 as at 2021. Iklin was established in the mid-20th century; however some archaeological sites and a medieval chapel, named as St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Villa Francia?

Nearby attractions include Our Saviour's Church, Birkirkara (4 min walk), Lija, Birkirkara (5 min walk), Lija Belvedere Tower, Birkirkara (6 min walk), Annunciation Church, Birkirkara (12 min walk).

How to get to Villa Francia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Villa Francia:

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Portelli • Lines: 250, 260, 280, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49 (3 min walk)
Ħal Lija - Ħal Lija • Lines: 106, 54 (6 min walk)