Explore the Historic Grandmaster Palace Courtyard

Getting There

• Walking

  Start your journey from the central area of Gzira, ideally from the Gzira waterfront promenade. Head towards the main road, Triq Mazzini, and continue walking straight. As you walk, you will pass by several local shops and cafes. Continue on this road until you reach the roundabout at the end. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Triq G. Borg Olivier. Follow this road until you reach the junction with Triq S. Luqa. Turn left onto Triq S. Luqa and proceed straight until you reach the bus terminus. From the bus terminus, you can take a bus to Valletta (Bus No. 133 or 120). The bus will take around 15-20 minutes to reach Valletta. Alight at the Valletta bus station. From there, walk towards the entrance of the City Gate, which is the main entrance into Valletta. Once inside, continue straight and follow the signs towards St. George's Square. The Grandmaster Palace Courtyard is located adjacent to the square. Look for the large palace structure and you will find the entrance to the courtyard nearby.

• Public Transport

  From Gzira, make your way to the nearest bus stop. You can catch bus number 133 or 120 towards Valletta. The bus stop is usually located near the Gzira waterfront or along Triq Mazzini. Board the bus and enjoy a scenic ride that will take approximately 15-20 minutes. Once you arrive at the Valletta bus station, exit the bus and head towards the City Gate, the main entrance to Valletta. Walk through the City Gate and continue straight until you reach St. George's Square. The Grandmaster Palace Courtyard is located right next to the square, so simply follow the signs or look for the impressive palace structure.

• Bicycle

  If you prefer cycling, rent a bicycle at one of the local rental shops in Gzira. Start from the waterfront promenade and cycle towards the main road, Triq Mazzini. Continue cycling straight until you reach the roundabout and take the second exit onto Triq G. Borg Olivier. Keep cycling straight until you reach the junction with Triq S. Luqa, where you will take a left turn. Follow the road until you reach the bus terminus. At this point, you can either lock your bicycle and take a bus to Valletta or continue cycling. If you choose to cycle, proceed along the road towards Valletta, keeping an eye out for cyclists' paths. Once you reach Valletta, look for the City Gate. After passing through the gate, continue towards St. George's Square, where the Grandmaster Palace Courtyard is located.