Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Malta
Palaces, castles, residences and monasteries with museums, guided tours and historic rooms.
Port Region (6)
Northern Malta (1)
Western Malta (1)
Castles, Palaces & Monasteries in Malta: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 8 castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta, spread across 3 regions and 4 towns and cities. Most of them are in Port Region (6), Northern Malta (1), and Western Malta (1).
At the city level, Valletta (4), Birgu (2), and Mdina (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several castles, palaces and monasteries in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6 and €12.
2 museums have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta
The best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta
- Fort St AngeloHistory · Birgu
Fort St Elmo and the National War MuseumHistory · Valletta
National Museum of Natural HistoryNature · Mdina
Casa Rocca PiccolaHistory · Valletta- Inquisitor’s PalaceHistory · Birgu
- Grand Master’s PalaceHistory · Valletta
- Palazzo ParisioCastles & Palaces · Naxxar
- St John’s Co-Cathedral and MuseumArt · Valletta
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles, palaces and monasteries are there in Malta?
Our directory currently lists 8 castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta across 4 towns and cities.
What are the best-known castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta?
Some of the best known are Fort St Angelo, Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum, National Museum of Natural History, Casa Rocca Piccola, and Inquisitor’s Palace.
Which castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 6 are open, such as Fort St Angelo, Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum, and Casa Rocca Piccola.
How much does it cost to visit castles, palaces and monasteries in Malta?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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