Selmun Palace
Selmun Palace (Maltese: Il-Palazz ta' Selmun), also known as Selmun Tower, is a villa on the Selmun Peninsula in Mellieħa, Malta. It was built in the 18th century by the Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi, funded by the Monte di Pietà. The palace was located on the grounds of a hotel until it closed in 2011.
| Selmun Palace | |
|---|---|
Il-Palazz ta' Selmun | |
Facade of Selmun Palace | |
Selmun Palace Location within Malta | |
| Alternative names | Selmun Tower Selmun Castle |
| General information | |
| Status | Intact |
| Type | Villa |
| Architectural style | Baroque |
| Location | Selmun, Mellieħa, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°57′33.2″N 14°22′53.5″E |
| Completed | 18th century |
| Client | Monte della Redenzione degli Schiavi |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | possibly Domenico Cachia |
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