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Valletta - Palazzo Parisio

Near the Auberge de Castile, on Merchants Street in Valletta, is the 18th century Palazzo Parisio, now occupied by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Napoleon Bonaparte stayed here briefly after taking Valletta on June 11, 1798.
Left of Castile Square is Palazzo Parisio, which dates from the 18th century and has a three-story Neo-Classical facade.

The Palazzo was built in the late 18th century.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Napoleon made it his headquarters for five days during his brief plundering stay en route to the Egyptian campaign.

Today it is the home of the Ministry of Commonwealth and Foreign Affairs.
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