Verdala Palace

Verdala Palace
Il-Palazz Verdala
View of Verdala Palace
Verdala Palace is located in Malta
Verdala Palace
Verdala Palace
Location within Malta
Alternative namesVerdala Castle
General information
StatusIntact
TypePalace
Architectural styleRenaissance
LocationBuskett Gardens, Siġġiewi, Malta
Coordinates35°51′41.4″N 14°24′2.3″E / 35.861500°N 14.400639°E / 35.861500; 14.400639
Current tenantsPresident of Malta
Named forHugues Loubenx de Verdalle
Construction startedafter 1581
Completed1586
Renovated17th century and 1720s
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Technical details
MaterialLimestone
Design and construction
Architect(s)Girolamo Cassar
Website
Official website

Verdala Palace is a palace in the Buskett Gardens, limits of Siġġiewi, Malta. It was built in 1586 during the reign of Hugues Loubenx de Verdalle, and now serves as the official summer residence of the President of Malta. The palace was previously a residence of the British governor of Malta, together with the San Anton Palace, and was often used by British sovereigns and other royalty during their stay in Malta.