Monte di Pietà (Malta)
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The Monte di Pietà, formerly known as the Monte di Sant'Anna, is a charitable institution which lends money to those in need at modest interest rates, on the security of gold, silver or other precious articles given in pawn. In Malta the institution was set up in 1598, was known in the British period as the Public Pawn-Brokery, and it is still in operation today as part of the Inland Revenue Department. Since 1773, the Monte di Pietà has been housed in a 16th-century building in Valletta.
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Monte di Pietà | |
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General information | |
Status | Intact |
Type | Edifice |
Architectural style | Baroque |
Location | Valletta, Malta |
Address | 46, Monte di Pietà Buildings, Merchant's Street |
Coordinates | 35°53′51.4″N 14°30′49″E |
Current tenants | Inland Revenue Department |
Completed | c. 1577 |
Renovated | Mid-17th century 1773 |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone |
Floor count | 3 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Francesco Buonamici (façade only, attributed) |
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