Grandmaster's Palace
Palace Square ,
Valletta ,
Malta
The Grandmaster's Palace is a historic palace in Valletta, Malta, originally built as the residence of the Grand Master of the Knights Hospitaller. Today, it serves as the office of the President of Malta and houses the Palace Armoury and the Palace State Rooms, showcasing Malta's rich history and heritage.
Courtyard ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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grand, classical-style building ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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symmetrical staircase ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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ornately decorated hallway ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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16th-century armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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historical weapons ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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muskets ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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early bayonet ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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historical artillery pieces, including cannons and cannonballs ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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medieval armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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Cannon, mounted on a wooden carriage with large spoked wheels ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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Weapons ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a helmet, breastplate, and leg armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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decorated cavalry armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a display of historical armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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Three mannequins are dressed in period armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a type of helmet known as a morion or morjon ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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helmets and breastplates ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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historical armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a medieval knight's armor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a long, ornate corridor ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a high, intricately painted ceiling ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a high ceiling adorned with intricate frescoes ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a long, ornately decorated hallway with a high, intricately painted ceiling ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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an opulently decorated room with richly adorned furniture and intricate ceiling frescoes ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a grand, ornate hallway with a highly decorated ceiling ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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The floor is covered with polished tiles arranged in a geometric pattern ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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State Room ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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a formal room ‐ photo by Michael Gaylard ,
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