Palazzo Spinola

Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville


Once St Julian's was rural, with just a few grand houses, of which this was one, built for the Italian knight Rafael Spinola. It is surrounded by a walled garden and is home to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Sliema, St Julian’s & Paceville attractions

2. Portomaso Apartment & Marina Complex

0.14 MILES

The glitzy development of Portomaso is overlooked by the towering Hilton Hotel, and centres on a marina ringed by restaurants and bars. It's a popular…

3. St George's Bay

0.38 MILES

Most of the beaches around St Julian's are of the bare rock or private lido variety (the five-star hotels offer beach clubs and water sports), but at the…

4. Villa Dragonara

0.44 MILES

Villa Dragonara, an aristocratic residence that became the Dragonara Casino in 1964, is dramatically set on the rocky southern headland of St George's Bay…

6. St Julian's Tower

0.51 MILES

A fortified coastal tower, built in the 17th century by Grand Master de Redin.

7. Sliema Beach

0.86 MILES

The Sliema waterfront is edged by flattish rocks, with stepped access at various points. It's a good place to swim from, though the water tends to be deep…

8. Sacred Heart Church

0.89 MILES

Built in 1872 by Paul Vella, a Valletta priest. During WWII, the church's Franciscan friary was bombed and 23 people were tragically killed.

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