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Verdala Palace

Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and it now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta.

History

The site of Verdala Palace was originally occupied by a hunting lodge, which was built in the 1550s or 1560s during the reign of Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette. The lodge was built in the Boschetto, a large semi-landscaped area that was used by knights of the Order of Saint John for game hunting. The hunting lodge was expanded into a palace in 1586, during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. It was further embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries, during the reigns of Giovanni Paolo Lascaris and António Manoel de Vilhena.

During the French blockade of 1798–1800, the palace served as a military prison for French soldiers captured by the Maltese or British. During British rule, it became a silk factory, but it was eventually abandoned and fell into a state of disrepair. Some repairs were undertaken during the governorship of Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby, and it was fully restored by Governor Sir William Reid in the 1850s. Prior to its restoration it was a temporal minor hospital between 1915 and 1916. It subsequently became the official summer residency of the Governors of Malta. On the outbreak of World War II in 1939, works of art from the National Museum were stored at the palace for safekeeping. The palace was restored in 1982 and began to be used to host visiting heads of state.

Podcasts:

  • Verdala Palace - History & Traditions | S2 E14 P2 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius

    What do the President of Malta, Queen Elizabeth II and King Louis XIV of France have in common? They've all sampled the lovely oranges grown in the gardens of Verdala Palace! Watch as Clare and Historian Noel Buttigieg chat about the Palace's history and traditions, overlooking the Palace's majestic gardens. --- Find out more about The Local Traveller on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelocaltravellermalta Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelocaltraveller_malta ---- The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals. Credits: Presenter: Clare Agius Guests: - Anthony Mifsud - Noel Buttigieg Photography: - Fab...

    published: 12 Jan 2022
  • Exploring The President's Palace | S2 EP: 14, part 1 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius | Malta

    Join Clare as she gets an exclusive tour of Verdala Palace by its custodian Anthony Mifsud. Built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, Verdala Palace is located in Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. --- Find out more about The Local Traveller on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelocaltravellermalta Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelocaltraveller_malta ---- The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals. Credits: Presenter: Clare Agius Guests: - Anthony Mifsud - Noel Buttigieg Photography: - Fabian Mizzi ...

    published: 12 Jan 2022
  • Verdala Palace

    The site of Verdala Palace was originally occupied by a hunting lodge, which was built in the 1550s or 1560s during the reign of Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette. The lodge was built in the Boschetto, a large semi-landscaped area that was used by knights of the Order of Saint John for game hunting. The hunting lodge was expanded into a palace in 1586, during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. It was further embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries, during the reigns of Giovanni Paolo Lascaris and António Manoel de Vilhena. During the French blockade of 1798–1800, the palace served as a military prison for French soldiers captured by the Maltese or British. During British rule, it became a silk factory, but it was eventually abandoned and fell into a state of disrepair. Some re...

    published: 01 Jul 2017
  • The Magical Illuminated Trail 2022 - Verdala Palace

    As the sun goes down, a whole new world comes to life at The Magical Illuminated Trail ✨ This Christmas bring your close friends and family together for a festive experience like never before. 🎟 www.illuminatedtrailmalta.com Step into our magical lantern trail, surrounded by handcrafted lanterns bringing nothing but colour and light. Make memories you’ll never forget ✨🎄 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘪𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘢 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘢 𝘛𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘈𝘶𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺

    published: 28 Nov 2022
  • Illuminated Trail Malta 2021 - Verdala Palace

    The Magical Illuminated Trail is Back ... This time as a WALK THRU experience at the Enchanting Verdala Palace in Buskett 🎄 🏰 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ● 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ✨ Don’t miss this festival of light this Festive Season www.illuminatedtrailmalta.com An adventure for all the family. Let your imagination run wild and be ready to experience a breath-taking magical journey. 🥰 The event will once again be held in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation 💖

    published: 21 Oct 2021
  • I Found Hidden Torture Rooms at Verdala Palace, Malta 🇲🇹

    📍 Verdala Palace, Malta | Malta's Presidential Palace (16th Century Verdala Palace) was open for the weekend and I had the chance to go and visit this very important Palace found in the Buskett Gardens. There are a lot of stories to be told especially from back in the days. From the haunting of the blue lady to the hidden torture rooms. Join me in this vlog! Gordon Travels P.S. travel smart, stay humble, tell stories... 📲 The Best eSim for Travellers: Get $3 Off Use code (GORDON3230) https://ref.airalo.com/TYR6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛔ SUBSCRIBE! ▶︎▶︎ http://www.youtube.com/c/GordonTravels/?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤗 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT: If you'd like to support...

    published: 07 Nov 2022
  • Visit to Verdala Palace

    A quick exploration of an illegally built hotel that was ordered by the government to close down in 2002. Nowadays it lies vandalized and stripped of anything of value.

    published: 18 Jul 2020
  • Illuminated Trail Malta 2021 - Verdala Palace

    The Magical Illuminated Trail is Back ... This time as a WALK THRU experience at the Enchanting Verdala Palace in Buskett 🎄 🏰 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ● 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ✨ Don’t miss this festival of light this Festive Season www.illuminatedtrailmalta.com An adventure for all the family. Let your imagination run wild and be ready to experience a breath-taking magical journey. 🥰 The event will once again be held in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation 💖

    published: 28 Dec 2021
  • MALTA: Buskett Gardens & Verdala Palace

    BUSKETT GARDENS The Buskett Gardens are located in the fertile valley of Wied Il-Luq, south of Rabat and east of Dingli. They are Malta's only large area of woodland. It was planted by the Knights Hospitalier as a hunting ground. It lies next to Verdala Palace, in a valley, just inland from Dingli Cliffs. Buskett has vineyards, oranges, olive and lemon groves, and is heavily wooded with native, hardy species such as Mediterranean pines. VERDALA PALACE: Verdala Palace is closed to the public but when they hold an Open Day (fund raising activity) the money collected is donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund. Between 1557-1568, a hunting lodge was built by Grand Master la Valette. It was then replaced by Verdala Palace built by Grand Master Verdalle in 1586. During t...

    published: 06 Jun 2009
Verdala Palace - History & Traditions | S2 E14 P2 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius
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Verdala Palace - History & Traditions | S2 E14 P2 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius

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What do the President of Malta, Queen Elizabeth II and King Louis XIV of France have in common? They've all sampled the lovely oranges grown in the gardens of Verdala Palace! Watch as Clare and Historian Noel Buttigieg chat about the Palace's history and traditions, overlooking the Palace's majestic gardens. --- Find out more about The Local Traveller on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelocaltravellermalta Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelocaltraveller_malta ---- The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals. Credits: Presenter: Clare Agius Guests: - Anthony Mifsud - Noel Buttigieg Photography: - Fabian Mizzi - Noel Pace Videography: Creative Corner Drone footage: Salvu Vella Research: - Heritage Malta - Clare Agius - Fabian Mizzi Script & Production: Clare Agius Director: Fabian Mizzi Opening Song: Semplicità by The Travellers Special Thanks: The Office of the President of Malta English Translation and Subtitles are funded by Malta Arts Council. Translators: Luisa Castorina, Martina Caruana, Martina Cremona, Amina Baldacchino, Nathlin Johnson, Alessia Sciberras from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies. Faculty of Arts, University of Malta All Rights Reserved 2021 - Clare Agius - One Group
https://wn.com/Verdala_Palace_History_Traditions_|_S2_E14_P2_|_The_Local_Traveller_With_Clare_Agius
Exploring The President's Palace | S2 EP: 14, part 1 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius | Malta
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Exploring The President's Palace | S2 EP: 14, part 1 | The Local Traveller with Clare Agius | Malta

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Join Clare as she gets an exclusive tour of Verdala Palace by its custodian Anthony Mifsud. Built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, Verdala Palace is located in Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. --- Find out more about The Local Traveller on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelocaltravellermalta Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelocaltraveller_malta ---- The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals. Credits: Presenter: Clare Agius Guests: - Anthony Mifsud - Noel Buttigieg Photography: - Fabian Mizzi - Noel Pace Videography: Creative Corner Drone footage: Salvu Vella Research: - Heritage Malta - Clare Agius - Fabian Mizzi Script & Production: Clare Agius Director: Fabian Mizzi Opening Song: Semplicità by The Travellers Special Thanks: The Office of the President of Malta English Translation and Subtitles are funded by Malta Arts Council. Translators: Luisa Castorina, Martina Caruana, Martina Cremona, Amina Baldacchino, Nathlin Johnson, Alessia Sciberras from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies. Faculty of Arts, University of Malta All Rights Reserved 2021 - Clare Agius - One Group
https://wn.com/Exploring_The_President's_Palace_|_S2_Ep_14,_Part_1_|_The_Local_Traveller_With_Clare_Agius_|_Malta
Verdala Palace
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Verdala Palace

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The site of Verdala Palace was originally occupied by a hunting lodge, which was built in the 1550s or 1560s during the reign of Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette. The lodge was built in the Boschetto, a large semi-landscaped area that was used by knights of the Order of Saint John for game hunting. The hunting lodge was expanded into a palace in 1586, during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. It was further embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries, during the reigns of Giovanni Paolo Lascaris and António Manoel de Vilhena. During the French blockade of 1798–1800, the palace served as a military prison for French soldiers captured by the Maltese or British. During British rule, it became a silk factory, but it was eventually abandoned and fell into a state of disrepair. Some repairs were undertaken during the governorship of Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby, and it was fully restored by Governor Sir William Reid in the 1850s. Prior to its restoration it was a temporal minor hospital between 1915 and 1916.It subsequently became the official summer residency of the Governors of Malta. It was included on the Antiquities List of 1925. On the outbreak of World War II in 1939, works of art from the National Museum were stored at the palace for safekeeping. The palace was restored in 1982 and began to be used to host visiting heads of state.
https://wn.com/Verdala_Palace
The Magical Illuminated Trail 2022 - Verdala Palace
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The Magical Illuminated Trail 2022 - Verdala Palace

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Illuminated Trail Malta  2021 - Verdala Palace
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The Magical Illuminated Trail is Back ... This time as a WALK THRU experience at the Enchanting Verdala Palace in Buskett 🎄 🏰 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ● 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ✨ Don’t miss this festival of light this Festive Season www.illuminatedtrailmalta.com An adventure for all the family. Let your imagination run wild and be ready to experience a breath-taking magical journey. 🥰 The event will once again be held in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation 💖
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I Found Hidden Torture Rooms at Verdala Palace, Malta 🇲🇹
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I Found Hidden Torture Rooms at Verdala Palace, Malta 🇲🇹

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📍 Verdala Palace, Malta | Malta's Presidential Palace (16th Century Verdala Palace) was open for the weekend and I had the chance to go and visit this very important Palace found in the Buskett Gardens. There are a lot of stories to be told especially from back in the days. From the haunting of the blue lady to the hidden torture rooms. Join me in this vlog! Gordon Travels P.S. travel smart, stay humble, tell stories... 📲 The Best eSim for Travellers: Get $3 Off Use code (GORDON3230) https://ref.airalo.com/TYR6 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⛔ SUBSCRIBE! ▶︎▶︎ http://www.youtube.com/c/GordonTravels/?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤗 HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT: If you'd like to support (Yo Boy :)) for more content creation & also support my channel, Thank You! ► Become A Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gordontravels ► Tip Me On My PayPal (one-time-support): https://paypal.me/gordontravelsnow ► Buy Me A Cup Of Tea (one-time-support): http://buymeacoffee.com/gordontravels ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📰 Join My Newsletter (for Updates + News) ► https://bit.ly/GordonTravelsNewsletter ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎥 MY VLOGGING GEAR (US us Amazon Links) ↓↓↓ ► MAIN VLOG CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3ntgl0F ► BEST MINI CAMERA TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3nsMo0H ► EXTRA CAMERA BATTERY: https://amzn.to/3uel8oY ► TOP DUAL BATTERY CHARGER: https://amzn.to/3nx0A92 ► MY MEMORY CARD: https://amzn.to/3gIFzqt ► BEST TRAVEL BACKPACK: https://amzn.to/3xx6ag5 ► POWERFUL PORTABLE CHARGER: https://amzn.to/3aMAKbS (UK 🇬🇧 Amazon Links) ↓↓↓ ► MAIN VLOG CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3u1xz7R ► BEST MINI CAMERA TRIPOD: https://amzn.to/3301Nw1 ► EXTRA CAMERA BATTERY: https://amzn.to/3eK8TKG ► TOP DUAL BATTERY CHARGER: https://amzn.to/3u1dUVt ► MY MEMORY CARD: https://amzn.to/3nskJNo ► BEST TRAVEL BACKPACK: https://amzn.to/3vrnMIh ► POWERFUL PORTABLE CHARGER: https://amzn.to/32XEK56 *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases (it won't cost you extra money) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🗺 GOT PASSION FOR TRAVEL?: Check Out these Awesome Travel Resources... ► Travel Booking Platform (Limited FREE Codes Available): http://bit.ly/MakeTravelingGreatAgain ► WISE Travel Debit Card for Travelers: https://bit.ly/WiseFintech ► You Can Book Cheap Flights Here: https://aviasales.tp.st/SGdJj8xO ► Find Great Hotel Deals Here: https://hotellook.tp.st/SJ5v2Kgy ► Find Affordable Hostel Deals Here: https://bit.ly/HostelWorldDeals ► Delayed Or Canceled Flight? Get Compensated Here: https://bit.ly/AirHelpCompensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🎬 MY MOST POPULAR YOUTUBE VIDEOS: ► Inside Malta's MOST Dangerous Neighborhood: https://youtu.be/zzA5pQA2IAA ► The Most Friendly People in Malta: https://youtu.be/WyIpQWO7ZxI ► Malta Exposed - What is it like living here!: https://youtu.be/u7_kg8WMK_4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🤝 INQUIRIES: ► For collaborations & business: gordontravelsnow@gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👥 MY SOCIALS: ► My 2nd Channel: https://bit.ly/GordonTravelShorts ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GordonTravelsNow ► Facebook: https://facebook.com/GordonTravelsNow ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gordontravelsnow ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 MISSION: Gordon Travels mission is to inspire more people to travel this beautiful world we live in, to create epic unique experiences, meet good people along the way and document their journey. #GordonTravels #Travel #travelvlog #travelblogger #traveller #contentcreator #video #travelvideo
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Visit to Verdala Palace
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A quick exploration of an illegally built hotel that was ordered by the government to close down in 2002. Nowadays it lies vandalized and stripped of anything of value.
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Illuminated Trail Malta  2021 - Verdala Palace
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Illuminated Trail Malta 2021 - Verdala Palace

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The Magical Illuminated Trail is Back ... This time as a WALK THRU experience at the Enchanting Verdala Palace in Buskett 🎄 🏰 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 ● 𝗜𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 ● 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 ✨ Don’t miss this festival of light this Festive Season www.illuminatedtrailmalta.com An adventure for all the family. Let your imagination run wild and be ready to experience a breath-taking magical journey. 🥰 The event will once again be held in aid of the Malta Community Chest Fund Foundation 💖
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MALTA:  Buskett Gardens & Verdala Palace
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BUSKETT GARDENS The Buskett Gardens are located in the fertile valley of Wied Il-Luq, south of Rabat and east of Dingli. They are Malta's only large area of woodland. It was planted by the Knights Hospitalier as a hunting ground. It lies next to Verdala Palace, in a valley, just inland from Dingli Cliffs. Buskett has vineyards, oranges, olive and lemon groves, and is heavily wooded with native, hardy species such as Mediterranean pines. VERDALA PALACE: Verdala Palace is closed to the public but when they hold an Open Day (fund raising activity) the money collected is donated to the Malta Community Chest Fund. Between 1557-1568, a hunting lodge was built by Grand Master la Valette. It was then replaced by Verdala Palace built by Grand Master Verdalle in 1586. During the brief French rule, Verdala Palace served as a military prison for Napoleons troops. Under the British rule, the Palace was used as a residence of the governors and today, it's the country residence of the President of Malta. Grand Masters Lascaris-Castellar (1636-1657) and later Grand Master de Vilhena (1722-1736) contributed most to its embellishment. For some time the building also served as a silk factory after which it was abandoned and fell into disrepair. Photos by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech Production by Alfred & Jasmine Grech, Mosta, Malta To view our other videos, please search Youtube or Google for jasalf5959. © jasalf5959
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What do the President of Malta, Queen Elizabeth II and King Louis XIV of France have in common? They've all sampled the lovely oranges grown in the gardens of Verdala Palace! Watch as Clare and Historian Noel Buttigieg chat about the Palace's history and traditions, overlooking the Palace's majestic gardens. --- Find out more about The Local Traveller on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thelocaltravellermalta Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelocaltraveller_malta ---- The Local Traveller follows Clare Agius as she explores Malta and Gozo in search for their many hidden gems. Sit back as Clare uncovers the Maltese Islands' culture, cuisine, and natural heritage with the help of a few friendly locals. Credits: Presenter: Clare Agius Guests: - Anthony Mifsud - Noel Buttigieg Photography: - Fabian Mizzi - Noel Pace Videography: Creative Corner Drone footage: Salvu Vella Research: - Heritage Malta - Clare Agius - Fabian Mizzi Script & Production: Clare Agius Director: Fabian Mizzi Opening Song: Semplicità by The Travellers Special Thanks: The Office of the President of Malta English Translation and Subtitles are funded by Malta Arts Council. Translators: Luisa Castorina, Martina Caruana, Martina Cremona, Amina Baldacchino, Nathlin Johnson, Alessia Sciberras from the Department of Translation, Terminology and Interpreting Studies. Faculty of Arts, University of Malta All Rights Reserved 2021 - Clare Agius - One Group
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Verdala Palace

Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and it now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta.

History

The site of Verdala Palace was originally occupied by a hunting lodge, which was built in the 1550s or 1560s during the reign of Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette. The lodge was built in the Boschetto, a large semi-landscaped area that was used by knights of the Order of Saint John for game hunting. The hunting lodge was expanded into a palace in 1586, during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle. It was further embellished in the 17th and 18th centuries, during the reigns of Giovanni Paolo Lascaris and António Manoel de Vilhena.

During the French blockade of 1798–1800, the palace served as a military prison for French soldiers captured by the Maltese or British. During British rule, it became a silk factory, but it was eventually abandoned and fell into a state of disrepair. Some repairs were undertaken during the governorship of Frederick Cavendish Ponsonby, and it was fully restored by Governor Sir William Reid in the 1850s. Prior to its restoration it was a temporal minor hospital between 1915 and 1916. It subsequently became the official summer residency of the Governors of Malta. On the outbreak of World War II in 1939, works of art from the National Museum were stored at the palace for safekeeping. The palace was restored in 1982 and began to be used to host visiting heads of state.

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