Castille Square
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Home to One of Valletta's Palazzo's
Castille Square having an irregular shape sprouting out from Merchants Street, lying at the highest point of the capital, one of the largest squares within the capital city.
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This square is located on the hill overlooking the bastion of Saint James with majestic view of the Grand Harbour. Auberge de Castille today the seat of the Prime Minister, a dignified building situated at the highest point of the capital.
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It is the place that attracts so many visitors to photograph and admire the varied attractions.
At the bottom of the page you will find a number of 360-degree photos. You can shift through each photo by selecting one of the thumbnails at the bottom of the 360-degree photo.
Photos are credited to the 'Malta - Through the Ages Group', 'Maltese Old Photos' and 'Nostalgia Malta'.
Castille Square 1890's
The square of Castille has changed a few times in the last 130 years.
Early 1900's
Source: National Archives Malta, PHO, 2005
Before the construction of the access road between Floriana and Valletta, it was all landscape.
Early 1900's
A view of Auberge De Castille before the construction of the road began.
Construction Of Bridge 1927
The beginning of the construction of the bridge. A shot of the first stone being laid on June 17th 1927.
1920's
Source: National Archives Malta, PHO, 2011
Workers during the construction of the bridge between Floriana and Valletta for better traffic accessibility.
1920's
Source: National Archives Malta, PHO, 2012
The road taking its shape during the initial stages of construction.
1930's
The public transport started operating from the open space in front of Castille after the new bridge was completed.
1960's
Castille square was used for a number of years as a public transport hub.
Late 1960's
Auberge De Castille is one of the Knight's of Malta Auberge's with its magnificent architecture.
Multiple 360-degree photos of Castille Square as seen today.