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Birgu Essentials

Birgu, the oldest of the Three Cities, served as the headquarters for the Order of Saint John during the Great Siege of 1565. This selection features the Inquisitor’s Palace, one of the few surviving examples of its kind in Europe, and the Malta Maritime Museum, housed in a former 19th-century naval bakery. Visitors can explore the defensive architecture of the Couvre de Porte, the medieval Saint Lawrence Church, and underground shelters at the Malta at War Museum, reflecting the city’s strategic importance and resilient history.

Birgu Essentials — Harita

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Inquisitor's Palace

The Inquisitor's Palace, also known as the Sacred Palace, is a palace in Birgu, Malta.

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Malta Maritime Museum

The Malta Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Birgu, Malta. It is housed in the former Royal Naval Bakery, which was built in the 1840s…

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Malta at War Museum

The Malta at War Museum is a museum in Birgu, Malta, which is dedicated to Malta's role in World War II.

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Saint Lawrence

The Collegiate church of Saint Lawrence is an old Church situated in Birgu in Malta.

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Lawrence of Rom

Saint Lawrence or Laurence was one of the seven deacons of the city of Rome under Pope Sixtus II who were martyred in the persecution of…

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Couvre de Porte

A triple gate system and defensive work forming part of Birgu's land-front fortifications. It features a bridge over a deep ditch and protected the city's main entrance from land-based attacks during the 17th and 18th centuries.

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The Norman House

A 13th-century Sicolo-Norman style residence featuring medieval architectural details such as double-light windows with slender columns. It is one of the oldest surviving private houses in Birgu, predating the arrival of the Order of Saint John.