It is believed that Michele Cachia lived in this modest house. Michele Cachia was born in Żejtun on the 30th September 1760. He was very active during the French Occupation of the island, especially during the blockade, both as an architect and as a leader and patriot. He was responsible for the building of practically all the batteries under the control of the Maltese against the French.
In appreciation of his work, the British Commander, Alexander Ball, appointed him foreman of all buildings, with concomitant rights and salaries.
Michele Cachia left various documents relating to the works he created. A good number of these documents can be found in private collections, as well as in manuscripts at the National Archives.
In one of these documents Cachia lists a number of works for which he was responsible while in the employ of the Government. The list mentions the Granaries at Floriana; the square or market of Floriana; the four warehouses at the docks below the Capuchin monastery; the shops below the Barrakka Gardens; the repair of the Prisons; the continuation of the two houses at Lazzaretto; the repair of the Auberge de Provence; the repair and enlargement of the Theatre, as well as various repair jobs in warehouses, the Prisons at Birgu and the new granaries.
However, one of the best architectural works by Michele Cachia is without doubt the portico of the Church of Providence at Siġġiewi. This church was built in 1750 but the portico was added after 1815-16.
Other places of interest in close proximity:
Church dedicated to St. Angelo
Church of St. Mary of the Delivery (childbirth)
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