- Address: 74 Republic St, Valletta, Malta
- Working hours: 10.00 - 16.00
- Phone: +356 2122 1499
- Website: casaroccapiccola.com
The island of Malta , lost in the Mediterranean Sea, is very popular in the tourist world. Travelers are attracted by a unique nature, mild climate, rich historical heritage, many memorable places.
The unique decoration of the island is undoubtedly the true work of art - the Casa Rosa Piccola in Valletta . Only this building, despite its rather old age, can be proud of what remained in its original form from the moment of erection to our days. The palace does not only function as a museum, it is a dwelling house in which there lives an eminent family named de Piro.
History of the erection of the palace
Based on historical documents and facts, it can be argued that the palace was erected in the middle of the XVI century. This event is associated with the deafening victory of the Maltese knights over the army of the Ottoman Empire. Winners by that time had time to visit many European cities, which struck them with their power, grandeur, and reliability. Therefore, the rulers decided to build something similar to strengthen the spirit of soldiers and ordinary people.
Walking around the castle
Despite the fact that the house is habitable, anyone can enter it on a guided tour. Walks are always interesting and exciting, because they are accompanied by reliable stories of the owner Casa-Ross-Piccolo - Marquis de Piro. The collection of this unusual museum is represented by various objects of everyday life, personal belongings of the inhabitants of the house, painting.
Museum in the dungeon
The palace was built in times of internecine warrior, therefore it is equipped with various shelters. For example, right under the house in the stone cuts leading to the bomb shelters. One of these shelters has become a museum nowadays and is very popular among tourists, as a continuation of a walk around the house.
To tourists on a note
If you are going to visit the palace, you should know that you can not visit the museum yourself, only excursion groups are allowed that are accompanied by either the host or the guide. Excursions are conducted in English.
Every Friday there is a "tour with champagne". During this event, guests receive a glass of sparkling wine and stroll around the house in the company of one of the members of the aristocratic family. To get on this excursion it is possible only after paying a tour, the cost of which is 25 €.
On the territory of the castle there is a souvenir shop in which you can pick up a wide variety of presents for friends and family.
How to get there?
Getting to Casa Rossa Piccola in Malta is very simple: it is located on the street of the Republic, which can be reached by public transport (bus number 133, stop - Qadim). It will be enough for you to walk just one block before entering the building.
Many interesting and unusual store the medieval walls of the castle. Every year it is visited by thousands of tourists who are interested in the past and know how to appreciate the present. It will be interesting here even for the youngest visitors, because beauty and splendor people can always feel. We hope that rest will give you only positive emotions and indelible impressions.
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