Palazzo Falson
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You will walk past this museum in Mdina if you are not careful. It was just by chance that I needed to use the loo (and no public conveniences nearby) that I spotted this :-) and walked in. What a hidden treasure trove! These courtyard houses in old Mdina are much larger on the inside than on the outside. Rooms have been well presented with collections from the family left to the Maltese and lovingly restored to their former glory. Ground floor, first floor and top floor all look on to the inner courtyard. The top floor has a tea room and balcony which was not in use. I'm not sure if this is still open in July and August but was closed in June. The museum looks as though they may not re-open this part as I'm assuming it's difficult to keep open if the visitor numbers are not very high.
Ailsa McKnightAilsa McKnight
20
This is a great experience, the owner lived in this until he died in 1960. It gives you a great idea of what a original house would be like back then. The best thing about this place is Café Gustav on the top which they give you a 10% discount. The most incredible view in Mdina. It's a gorgeous reef top Café with great coffee and desserts. I'm just scared it's going to turn into an Instagram sensation. You have to buy a ticket to see the villa first but it's more than worth it.
Greg AlfordGreg Alford
50
Tldr: free quiet and beautiful café at the top, if you wish to see only the café ask at the entrance The museum is just an interesting old house with antiques. Not wheelchair accessible, loads of stairs. There are some interesting things however the best part is the free café at the top for which you do not need to purchase tickets for, just ask at the entrance to be guided to it. If you go through the museum first at the exit you will get a 10% discount for the café.
Michael VictorMichael Victor
00
Palazzo Falson is a 13th century Palazzo in Mdina. It is open as a house museum, the only one in Mdina. It is definitely worth a visit to see the various collections and treasures housed there. The visit takes around 40 minutes and one is provided with an audio guide in various languages. There is also a lovely rooftop café with delicious food and wonderful views and a tiny garden.
Angie GAngie G
00
Not always a fan of these visits, but loved this place, great audio guide designed to sound like the owner himself is giving the commentary and plenty of history and interesting facts etc. Also to mention the cafe, the art work by the local artist Alan Azzopardi frankly outstanding!! As are the views across Malta. All in a fab visit.
Steve BurdisSteve Burdis
10
Wonderful experience. Was concerned at the beginning when she handed over the audio guide because I've not had a good experience with other audio guides in the past but it had: a brilliant voice actor, a subtextual narrative & took you from artefact to artefact fluidly. Can recommend to anyone.
Jeffrey ArcherJeffrey Archer
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Address
Villegaignon Street, Triq IL Villegaignon, Mdina, Malta
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+356 2145 4512
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Website
palazzofalson.com
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Palazzo Falson, formerly known as Palazzo Cumbo-Navarra, Casa dei Castelletti, and the Norman House, is a medieval townhouse in Mdina, Malta. It was purposely built as a family residence by the Maltese nobility, and it is named after the Falson family.
attractions: Mdina Gate, St Paul’s Catacombs, St Paul's Cathedral, Roman Villa, Mdina Fortress, Basilica Kolleġġjata u Proto-Parroċċa ta' San Pawl, Mdina Old City Fortess, The Knights Of Malta, The Mdina Dungeons Museum, The Wignacourt Museum, restaurants: Fontanella Tea Garden, Coogi's Restaurant & Tea Garden, Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar, Il-Bitha, Coogi's Pizzeria & Bistrot @ Palazzo Costanzo, Bottegin Palazzo Xara, Bacchus Restaurant, Yana's, Ta' Doni, Trattoria AD 1530
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