Worth a Detour
Grandmaster's Palace
The palace of the Knights' Grand Masters, with painted state rooms and one of the world's great armories.
- Open
- Every day; the state rooms sometimes close for state events
- Price
- Paid; one ticket covers the state rooms and the armory
- Time Needed
- 1½ hours
- Address
- Republic Street, VallettaDirections
- Getting There
- On Republic Street, in the center of Valletta.
Why Go
The Grand Masters ruled Malta from here, and so did the British governors after them. A long restoration reopened the state rooms in 2024, with frescoes of the Great Siege, tapestries and painted corridors.
The armory, in the old stables, holds thousands of suits of armor and weapons used by the Knights.
Nearby in Valletta
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