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Lively Auberge de Castille during Notte Magica
By MaltaMedia News
Jan 6, 2007, 10:35

The splendour of Auberge de Castille shall be once more unveiled on Saturday night as Valletta celebrates the feast of the Epiphany in a feat to transform the nocturnal stillness into a showing forth of the city’s wonders.

The glowing facade of the Auberge shall be in itself the sign that leads towards the majestic stairway and invites visitors to enter one of the finest works of baroque architecture in Valletta.

Julie Zahra’s voice will reverberate across the halls of the monumental edifice during her vocal recital at 2200 CET. Sections from the Police Band and from the AFM Band will perform at 1930 CET and 2300 CET respectively on the magnificent internal staircase whose rare degree of architectural excellence is capable of playing the same tunes transposed into a different key.

The Ambassadors’ Room will be hosting a photo exhibition of Maltese personalities by Tony Mangion from 1830 CET onwards.

Auberge de Castille was the official seat of the Knights of the language of Castille, Leon and Portugal. Like other Auberges of the Order, it served its purpose as a residence of Knights unprovided with their own home, and for the reception of persons of distinction visiting the islands.

Originally built by Girolamo Cassar in 1574 and remodelled by Andrea Belli in 1741, it stands colossal at the top of the highest point of Valletta, inviting eyes to feast on its unparalleled beauty.

Auberge de Castille will be open for public viewing between 1930 CET and 0200 CET.

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