Hostel de Verdelin
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The Hostel de Verdelin, also known as Palazzo Verdelin or the Casa delle Colombe, is a palace in Valletta, Malta. It was built in the mid-17th century for the knight Jean-Jacques de Verdelin, and it is an early example of Baroque architecture in Malta. The palace currently houses a police station and a restaurant.
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Hostel de Verdelin | |
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Alternative names | Palazzo Verdelin Casa delle Colombe |
General information | |
Status | Intact |
Type | Palace |
Architectural style | Siculo-Spanish Baroque[1] |
Location | Valletta, Malta |
Address | Nos. 108–114 Archbishop Street[2] |
Coordinates | 35°53′58.1″N 14°30′50.4″E |
Current tenants | Police Department |
Named for | Jean-Jacques de Verdelin |
Completed | c. 1650s or 1660s |
Owner | 12 private owners |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone |
Floor count | 2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Francesco Buonamici (attributed) |
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