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WATCH: What a stunner! Palazzo in Rabat's Tal-Virtu area offers 360° views of Malta
It was built in the early 20th century.
Caroline Curmi

Rabat's Tal-Virtu area is one of the most magnificent areas in Malta. The area boasts not only a magnificent castle, called Palazzo Virtu - believed to be built in the early 20th century, but also a Rotunda chapel (dedicated to St Mary) dating back half a millenia!

WATCH: What a stunner! Palazzo in Rabat

The impressive castle offers magnificent 360° views of the island. A similar palazzo was also built in the Ta' Qali area however it is was destroyed during WWII bombings.

Check out the stunning views the castle offers below:

Read more about the Tal-Virtu' area here.

22nd January 2023

Caroline Curmi
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Caroline Curmi
When she’s not having a quarter-life crisis, Caroline is either drawing in a café, frittering her salary on sushi or swearing at traffic in full-on Gozitan. There is also the occasional daytime drink somewhere in the equation. Or two. A creative must be allowed at least one vice.
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