History and Art in Valletta, Malta
Clock Tower in the Grand Master's Palace The country of Malta has a long history of art, architecture and politics. When you visit, there are many great ways to explore that history. In the city of Valletta, two of the places to definitely see are The Grand Master’s Palace and MUŻA - The National Community Art Museum . The Grand Master’s Palace The Grand Master's Palace and St. George's Square The Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem, known as the Knights Hospitaller , rose to prominence in the 12th century CE, during the last Christian Crusade,. They were tasked with the “care and defense of the Holy Land” and were based in Jerusalem until 1291, when Islamic forces reconquered the city. In 1533, Pope Clement VII and Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, reached an agreement to cede the island of Malta to the Knights Hospitaller. In return, Charles V received a Maltese falcon every year. Banners of the Langua of the Knights Hospitaller In the middle of th...