Palazzo Santa Sofia

Palazzo Santa Sofia
Façade of Palazzo Santa Sofia
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General information
StatusIntact
TypePalace
Architectural styleMedieval
LocationMdina, Malta
Coordinates35°53′11.2″N 14°24′10.9″E / 35.886444°N 14.403028°E / 35.886444; 14.403028
Current tenantsFondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti
Construction started1233
Renovated20th century
OwnerPrivate
Technical details
MaterialLimestone
Floor count2

Palazzo Santa Sofia is a palace in Mdina, Malta, located in Villegaignon Street, across the square from the cathedral.[1] Its ground floor was built in 1233, and it is believed to be the oldest surviving building in the city. The upper floor is of a much later construction, being built in the 20th century.

  1. ^ Richards, Brian (2008). Malta (5 ed.). London: New Holland Publishers (UK) Ltd. p. 84. ISBN 9781845378714.