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National Library of Malta — Attraction in Valletta

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National Library of Malta
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The National Library of Malta, often known as the Bibliotheca, is a reference library in Republic Square, Valletta, Malta. It was founded by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc in 1776 out of the collections of the knight Louis Guérin de Tencin.
Nearby attractions
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Triq San Gwann, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
Grand Master's Palace
Grand Master's Palace, Valletta, Malta
St. George’s Square
VGX7+JCW, Republic St, Valletta, Malta
St John's Co-Cathedral Museum
VGX6+6W7, Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Queen Victoria Statue
VGX7+98G, Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Upper Barrakka
VGV6+WMH, 292 Triq Sant' Orsla, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
National Museum of Archaeology
Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Palace Armoury
Misrah San Gorg, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1191, Malta
Teatru Manoel
Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
Casa Rocca Piccola
74 Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Nearby restaurants
Caffe Cordina
244 Republic, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1114, Malta
Eddie's Cafe Regina
Republic Square, Valletta VLT 1400, Malta
Kingsway Valletta
57 Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Lot 61 Coffee Roasters
30 Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1234, Malta
San Paolo Naufrago
11 St. Lucia's Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
La Pira Maltese Kitchen
35 Merchants St, Valletta VLT 1171, Malta
AKI - Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
175 Strait St Corner of St. Street and Santa Lucia St Valletta, VLT 1455, Malta
Palazzo Preca Restaurant
54, Strait Street Valletta, VLT 05, Malta
Pastaus Restaurant Malta
123 Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
Zitti
198 Merchants St, Valletta VLT 1172, Malta
Nearby local services
Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market
Triq il-Merkanti Valletta, VLT 1175, Malta
Souvenirs That Don't Suck - Valletta
8, St John's Square Valletta, VLT 1133, Malta
Designers Boutique Valletta
14 Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta
Tango Boutique
57 Old Bakery Street, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1455, Malta
Sam's Supper Club
Palazzo Ignazio, St Paul St, Valletta, Malta
St Elmo’s Fire Jewellery
87 Republic St, Valletta, Malta
Ċekċik
15 Melita St, Valletta, Malta
The Capital Souvenir Shop
2, City Gate, Triq Ir-Repubblika, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1010, Malta
Valletta Open Market
VGW5+PVP, Ordinance, Valletta, Malta
Nearby hotels
Hotel de la Valette
191 Merchants St, Valletta VLT 1025, Malta
Valletta Lucente
20a St. Lucia's Street Valletta, VLT 1186, Malta
The Manoel Boutique Hotel
55 Old Theatre Street Valletta, VLT 1427, Malta
Valeta Malta
VGX7+2QF, St Paul St, Valletta, Malta
Nocleg Tano's Boutique Guesthouse
41 Triq San Pawl Valletta VLT, 1210, Malta
Iniala Harbour House & Residences
10 St.Barbara Bastion, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1961, Malta
Casa Ellul, an SLH Hotel
81 Old Theatre Street, Il-Belt Valletta 1429, Malta
Jean de Valette Boutique Living
42 VLT 1182 St Zachary St, Valletta, Malta
Castille Hotel
VGW6+6MP, Castille St, Valletta, Malta
La Valette
128 Strait St, Valletta, Malta
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National Library of Malta

36 Old Treasury Street Valletta, VLT 1410, Malta
4.6(123)
Open until 4:30 PM
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The National Library of Malta, often known as the Bibliotheca, is a reference library in Republic Square, Valletta, Malta. It was founded by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc in 1776 out of the collections of the knight Louis Guérin de Tencin.

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attractions: St. John's Co-Cathedral, Grand Master's Palace, St. George’s Square, St John's Co-Cathedral Museum, Queen Victoria Statue, Upper Barrakka, National Museum of Archaeology, Palace Armoury, Teatru Manoel, Casa Rocca Piccola, restaurants: Caffe Cordina, Eddie's Cafe Regina, Kingsway Valletta, Lot 61 Coffee Roasters, San Paolo Naufrago, La Pira Maltese Kitchen, AKI - Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, Palazzo Preca Restaurant, Pastaus Restaurant Malta, Zitti, local businesses: Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market, Souvenirs That Don't Suck - Valletta, Designers Boutique Valletta, Tango Boutique, Sam's Supper Club, St Elmo’s Fire Jewellery, Ċekċik, The Capital Souvenir Shop, Valletta Open Market
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Phone
+356 2600 5100
Website
maltalibraries.gov.mt
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Thu8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Open

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Nearby attractions of National Library of Malta

St. John's Co-Cathedral

Grand Master's Palace

St. George’s Square

St John's Co-Cathedral Museum

Queen Victoria Statue

Upper Barrakka

National Museum of Archaeology

Palace Armoury

Teatru Manoel

Casa Rocca Piccola

St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John's Co-Cathedral

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Open until 4:15 PM
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Grand Master's Palace

Grand Master's Palace

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Open until 5:00 PM
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St. George’s Square

St. George’s Square

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Open until 12:00 AM
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St John's Co-Cathedral Museum

St John's Co-Cathedral Museum

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Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of National Library of Malta

Caffe Cordina

Eddie's Cafe Regina

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Lot 61 Coffee Roasters

San Paolo Naufrago

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AKI - Japanese Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

Palazzo Preca Restaurant

Pastaus Restaurant Malta

Zitti

Caffe Cordina

Caffe Cordina

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Eddie's Cafe Regina

Eddie's Cafe Regina

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Kingsway Valletta

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Open until 10:00 PM
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Lot 61 Coffee Roasters

Lot 61 Coffee Roasters

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Open until 6:00 PM
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Tango Boutique

Tango Boutique

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Gordon PaceGordon Pace
I visited the National Library earlier today. You can access the place randomly during the day. You don't need to book unless you're doing research. For example, today, I needed to research an event that happened in 1975, so I booked beforehand. This is required so that they'll make sure that the researcher has a "viewer" booked. This is where you can see scans of old newspaper articles presented in "films, " which you insert in the viewer and roll according to the date you want to see. It's a lovely place. You are not allowed to take photos inside. the photos that I am uploading are found just outside the main library. I must also add that the two librarians at the library's main desk were very helpful.
Marek BMarek B
Its most significant holdings are the invaluable Archives of the Order of St. John, a treasure trove of documents spanning centuries of the Order's history in Malta and beyond. The library also houses an unparalleled "Melitensia" collection, which is the most comprehensive compilation of works related to Malta, written by Maltese authors, or published in the Maltese language. This makes it an essential resource for anyone studying Maltese history, culture, and genealogy. The Bibliotheca stands as a testament to the nation's rich literary and historical heritage, acting as a crucial guardian of Malta's collective memory. Plenty of outlets cafes and restaurants outside.
Stu RadleyStu Radley
Definitely worth popping in when exploring Valletta. So long as you have ID tourists can access a small portion of the library just to get a feel for the place. The library is ornately decorated and incredibly serene and has some interesting books and maps to review. Shouldn't take you more than 15-20 mins in and out but it's worth it. When outside check out the statue of Queen Victoria; if you look closely you can see how the plinth and statue are about 1cm out of line. This is the result of a WW2 bomb which landed very close by, destroying much of the immediate area but left old Queen Vic almost unscathed!
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I visited the National Library earlier today. You can access the place randomly during the day. You don't need to book unless you're doing research. For example, today, I needed to research an event that happened in 1975, so I booked beforehand. This is required so that they'll make sure that the researcher has a "viewer" booked. This is where you can see scans of old newspaper articles presented in "films, " which you insert in the viewer and roll according to the date you want to see. It's a lovely place. You are not allowed to take photos inside. the photos that I am uploading are found just outside the main library. I must also add that the two librarians at the library's main desk were very helpful.
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Its most significant holdings are the invaluable Archives of the Order of St. John, a treasure trove of documents spanning centuries of the Order's history in Malta and beyond. The library also houses an unparalleled "Melitensia" collection, which is the most comprehensive compilation of works related to Malta, written by Maltese authors, or published in the Maltese language. This makes it an essential resource for anyone studying Maltese history, culture, and genealogy. The Bibliotheca stands as a testament to the nation's rich literary and historical heritage, acting as a crucial guardian of Malta's collective memory. Plenty of outlets cafes and restaurants outside.
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Definitely worth popping in when exploring Valletta. So long as you have ID tourists can access a small portion of the library just to get a feel for the place. The library is ornately decorated and incredibly serene and has some interesting books and maps to review. Shouldn't take you more than 15-20 mins in and out but it's worth it. When outside check out the statue of Queen Victoria; if you look closely you can see how the plinth and statue are about 1cm out of line. This is the result of a WW2 bomb which landed very close by, destroying much of the immediate area but left old Queen Vic almost unscathed!
Stu Radley

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4.0
7y

I didn't go inside this building since I visited there at Sunday night. It was very beautiful and peaceful. I don't mind just eating there watching this beautiful building. Many people recommended other travelers to visit inside because it's beautiful. Entrance of this library is free but you have to give your information ID and leave your bags behinds if I am not mistaken. So if you have time, please do visit this library because when I come back on April, I will certainly visit and give another review about this library. After all who know what I can find inside. If you haven't visited here during the night time, I certainly recommend it because it gives off different atmosphere and you will love the...

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5.0
46w

I visited the National Library earlier today. You can access the place randomly during the day. You don't need to book unless you're doing research. For example, today, I needed to research an event that happened in 1975, so I booked beforehand. This is required so that they'll make sure that the researcher has a "viewer" booked. This is where you can see scans of old newspaper articles presented in "films, " which you insert in the viewer and roll according to the date you want to see. It's a lovely place. You are not allowed to take photos inside. the photos that I am uploading are found just outside the main library. I must also add that the two librarians at the library's main desk were...

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4.0
20w

Its most significant holdings are the invaluable Archives of the Order of St. John, a treasure trove of documents spanning centuries of the Order's history in Malta and beyond. The library also houses an unparalleled "Melitensia" collection, which is the most comprehensive compilation of works related to Malta, written by Maltese authors, or published in the Maltese language. This makes it an essential resource for anyone studying Maltese history, culture, and genealogy. The Bibliotheca stands as a testament to the nation's rich literary and historical heritage, acting as a crucial guardian of Malta's collective memory.

Plenty of outlets cafes and...

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