Bishop Mattei’s Palace

This building was originally built as a residence for Bishop Ferdinando Mattei, who like other members of the nobility, wanted a house from where he could enjoy the end of the procession held on the feast of St. Gregory.  Ferdinando Mattei was born in Senglea in 1761 and was Bishop of Malta at the beginning of the 19th century (1807 – 1829).  He died in 1829.

The building today houses the Domus, a youth centre founded by Rev. Spir Grixti in 1920.   It serves also as the headquarters of the Zejtun Scouts and Girl Guides group.

Many of the palaces and houses on this street have big gardens at the back.  The garden of this palace was turned up into a theater in the first half of the 20th century and is used by drama groups.

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The Baroque entrance to Bishop Mattei’s Palace.
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Wrought iron works on the main door with the initials V.M.F – Vescovo Mattei Ferdinando.
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Decorative Baroque stone carving on the lintel of the main door.
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Carved leaves in stone.
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Open wrought iron railing resting on three carved corbels.
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Decorative molding around balcony door.

360 Deg Views – Internal view of the Palace

Other places of interest in close proximity:

Handicrafts Centre

Jesus of Nazareth Church and Orphanage

The Oratory of the Holy Sacrament

Location Map