Messina Palace, Valletta

Name: Messina Palace
Address: Valletta, Malta

#76 among attractions in Valletta

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The Messina Palace, also known as Palazzo Messina, is a palace located at No 141 and 141A Strada San Cristoforo in Valletta, Malta. It was built by Fra Pietro La Rocca, Prior of Santo Stefano, towards the end of the 16th century and was once part of a grander palace called Casa Rocca Grande. The property has been occupied by the German-Maltese Circle since 1975, who purchased the building from the Stilon family in 1989. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°53'58"N, 14°30'51"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Grandmaster's Palace, Auberge de Bavière, Casa Rocca Piccola, Hostel de Verdelin.

~300 ftS
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
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~770 ftN
Palace
Auberge de Bavière, Valletta
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~360 ftNE
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
2 min walk • Casa Rocca Piccola, a jewel nestled in the heart of Valletta, Malta, offers a window into the aristocratic lifestyle of the past. This 16th-century palace, transformed into a museum, allows visitors to step back in time and explore the daily life of Maltese nobility.
~100 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
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~520 ftW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
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~500 ftSE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
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~470 ftSW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
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~660 ftNW
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Mediterranean, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands as a beacon of faith in the historic city of Valletta, Malta. This Roman Catholic church is not only an architectural masterpiece but also a pivotal place of worship and a...
~250 ftW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, Republic Square presents itself as a quintessential emblem of Maltese culture and social life. Known locally as Pjazza Repubblika, this square is a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike converge...
~330 ftS
Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum
Palace Armoury, Valletta
2 min walk • 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.
~770 ftNW
Church
Church of Our Lady of Pilar, Valletta
4 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Pillar is a 17th-century church located in Valletta, Malta. The church was built as the church of the Aragonese knights and modeled according to the plans of the architect Romano Carapecchia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Messina Palace?

Nearby attractions include Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta (1 min walk), Spinola Palace, Valletta (1 min walk), Church of Our Lady of Damascus, Valletta (1 min walk), Church and Monastery of St Catherine, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Messina Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Messina Palace:

Bus

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