San Anton Palace is a palace in Attard, Malta that currently serves as the official residence of the President of Malta. It was originally built in the early 17th century as a country villa for Antoine de Paule, a knight of the Order of St. John. It was expanded into a palace following de Paule's election as Grand Master in 1623.
San Anton Palace
Grand Master Antoine de Paule, who first built the palace in the early 17th century
Coat of arms of Antoine de Paule at the palace
Courtyard at San Anton Palace
Attard is a town in the Central Region of Malta. Together with Balzan and Lija it forms part of "the Three Villages" and has been inhabited since the Classical Period. It has a population of 12,268 as of 2021. Attard's traditional Latin motto is Florigera rosis halo due to its many flower gardens and citrus orchards. Attard is abundant with public gardens. The inhabitants of Attard are known as saraċini.
Parish Church of St. Mary, Attard
Casa Bonavita, historic 18th-century house in Attard, Malta. Scheduled and cultural property.
A vernacular 17th-century farmhouse in Attard