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Parliament of Malta: A Modern Seat of Governance

Discover Malta's modern Parliament in Valletta, a Renzo Piano masterpiece blending contemporary design with historic significance.

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The Parliament of Malta, located in Valletta, is the meeting place for the Parliament of Malta. Designed by Renzo Piano and completed in 2015, the building's modern design incorporates traditional limestone and serves as a striking example of contemporary architecture within the historic city.

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Local tips

  • Explore the area around the Parliament, including the City Gate and the ruins of the Royal Opera House, also part of Renzo Piano's City Gate Project.
  • Take a walk along Republic Street to see other historical sites in Valletta.
  • Visit the permanent exhibition on the ground floor of the Parliament House to learn more about its design and function.
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Getting There

  • Walking

    From Valletta City Gate, walk straight ahead onto Republic Street. The Parliament building will be on your left, adjacent to Saint James Cavalier. The walk is short and direct.

  • Public Transport

    Valletta's main bus terminus is located just outside the City Gate. From the terminus, walk through the City Gate onto Republic Street. The Parliament building will be on your left. A single bus ticket costs €2.00 in summer and €1.50 in winter.

  • Taxi

    Taxis can drop you off near City Gate. From there, walk onto Republic Street; the Parliament building will be on your left. A short taxi ride within Valletta typically costs between €15-€20.

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The Parliament of Malta, situated in Valletta, is the constitutional legislative body of Malta. Constructed between 2011 and 2015 as part of the City Gate Project, the building was designed by the acclaimed Italian architect Renzo Piano. The project also included a new City Gate and the conversion of the ruins of the Royal Opera House into an open-air theatre. The Parliament House consists of two blocks connected by bridges, with the parliamentary chamber housed in one block. This design ensures that views of Saint James Cavalier from Republic Street remain unobstructed. The structure features a steel frame clad in Gozitan limestone, carved to evoke a natural, eroded appearance. This cladding has been compared to honeycombs, referencing Malta's etymological roots in the word for honey. The building is designed to be a zero-emission structure, recovering heat energy from the rock below for heating and cooling. Malta's parliamentary history dates back to 1921. The House of Representatives met in the Grandmaster's Palace until the new Parliament House opened on May 4, 2015. The modern design was met with considerable controversy. Despite the mixed reactions, the Parliament House stands as a significant architectural and political landmark in Valletta. Visitors can explore the building's exterior and learn about Malta's parliamentary processes.

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