The name of this palace “Aedis Danielis” translates as “the house of Daniel”.  In the middle of the façade there is a large niche with the stone figure of the prophet Daniel.  This palace was built by the Testaferrata Bonici family.  Among the many important people who lived in this house one must mention Girgor Bonici, who was the ruler of Imdina and also the main benefactor of the Parish Church of Żejtun.

Underneath the statue of Daniel, there are lions’ heads which refer directly to the story of the prophet in the Old Testament.

The building style is Renaissance and dates back to the beginning of the 17^th century.  It was the intention of Girgor Bonici to build the new parish church directly in front of his palace.  However, after disagreement between the residents of the villages of Ħal Biżbud and Bisqallin, Girgor Bonici and Gużé Abela, the other benefactor, decided to buy a piece of land in Gwiedi, where the present church was in fact built.

Other places of interest in close proximity:

Church dedicated to St. Angelo

Vendome Tower

Church of the Mater Boni Consilii

The residence of Xandru Farrugia

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