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AN AURA OF CULTURE LIKE NOWHERE ELSE INQUISITOR’S PALACE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ETHNOGRAPHY, VITTORIOSA the

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A N A U R A O F C U L T U R EL I K E N O W H E R E E L S E

inquisitor’s palacenational MuseuM of ethnography, Vittoriosa

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the inquisitor’s palace is now home to the museum of ethnography. it focuses on the popular devotions and religious values latent in Maltese ethnic identity and culture up to the present day

All events will commence after opening hours (Closing time 17:00)Gas Cylinders cannot be used in any part of the premises at all times

today, the inquisitor’s palace is being

given a new lease of life. careful historical

reconstruction of the palace is under way based

on extensive research of documents in the

inquisition archives in Malta and at the Vatican.

in addition to the display areas in the tribunal

room, the prison complex, and the kitchen

which are already restored, there is a permanent

exhibition on the impact of the inquisition

on Maltese society. the exhibition studies

themes such as the eucharist, the holy family

confession, preaching, and the cult of saints.

Ideal for accessIbIlIty and facIlItIesspaces for rentcapacIty

• Small Receptions• Product Launching• Corporate Functions• Dinners• Conferences

Garden (outdoor)16m x 8m - 128m2

Inner Courtyard (ground floor level) 11m x 8m - 88 m2

Conference Room(upper floor)12m x 5m - 60m2

Garden100 standing or 50 seated

Inner Courtyard 25 to 30 standing

Conference Room70 Seated

• 2 Steps from ground floor to inner courtyard• 11 Steps from inner courtyard (ground floor)

to garden• 65 steps to the Lecture Room (upper floor)• Lecture Room – Equipped with a projector

and a sound system • Multipurpose Room adjacent to inner courtyard

on ground floor level to be used as pantry for caterers

• Restrooms – at ground floor level and upstairs• Lift not available• Music: Background – Soft or Classic• Note that part of the museum on ground floor

level will be left open for guests during the event