San Anton Palace, Attard

Name: San Anton Palace
Address: 7 St. George's, Attard, Malta
Telephone: +356 2148 4662

#1 among attractions in Attard

Top attraction, Garden, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

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. It was expanded into a palace following de Paule's election as Grand Master in 1623. ()

Local name: Palazz ta' Sant'Anton Completed: 1625 (399 years ago)Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°53'47"N, 14°26'47"E

Address

7 St. George'sAttard Malta

Contact

+356 2148 4662

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Day trips

San Anton Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rotunda of Mosta, Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, Villa Bologna, Wignacourt Aqueduct.

1.5 miNW
Neoclassical church with a famous dome
Rotunda of Mosta, Mosta
38 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.
0.9 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, Mosta
23 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.
~970 ftSW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Villa Bologna, Attard
5 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".
0.6 miE
Aqueduct
Wignacourt Aqueduct, Birkirkara
15 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
28 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.
0.9 miE
Church
Parish Church of St. Mary, Birkirkara
24 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.
0.4 miSW
Church
Attard Parish, Attard
11 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.
~1680 ftNE
Church
Annunciation Church, Birkirkara
9 min walk • The Parish Church of the Annunciation is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the village of Balzan, Malta.
1 miNE
Area
Iklin, Naxxar
27 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.
1.1 miE
Church
Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tal-Ħerba, Birkirkara
28 min walk • The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Tal-Ħerba is a Roman Catholic church in Birkirkara, Malta, dedicated to the Nativity of Mary. It was constructed at various stages between the early 17th century and the 1920s, on the site of an earlier church which had existed since at least 1575.
1.1 miE
Church, Vernacular architecture
Villa Lauri, Birkirkara
29 min walk • Villa Lauri is an early 20th-century Neoclassical townhouse in Birkirkara, Malta. The villa was built as a private family residence. Part of the property is privately owned, while most of it belongs to the Roman Catholic Church.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Anton Palace open?

San Anton Palace is open:

Monday 7 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 7 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 7 am - 6 pm
Thursday 7 am - 6 pm
Friday 7 am - 6 pm
Saturday 7 am - 6 pm
Sunday 7 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Anton Palace?

Nearby attractions include RoseVille, Attard (5 min walk), Villa Bologna, Attard (5 min walk), Annunciation Church, Birkirkara (9 min walk), Lija, Birkirkara (9 min walk).