Malta Postal Museum

Valletta


Sandwiched between a pub and restaurants on Triq l-Arċisqof is this compact but interesting museum. Highlights of the permanent exhibition include the fascinating story of the postal system of the Knights of St John, and the building is also often used for both heritage and contemporary photographic exhibitions.


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