Archbishop’s Palace opens doors for Notte Bianca
The Archbishop’s Palace in Valletta will be opening its doors again for Notte Bianca on October 1. Visitors will be able to visit various halls in the palace, including the Throne Room on the piano nobile, as well as the Tribunal Chancery with its historic cabinets and ceiling painting. The garden with citrus trees, as well as the historic vault with freshwater springs, will also be open to the public. A collection of antique paintings will be on display, including the portrait of Bishop Paul Alpheran de Bussan by Francesco Zahra. This magnificent portrait was restored in 2017 and has embellished the Throne Room since. The 17th-century palace is situated on the lower part of Archbishop Street next to Independence Square and will be open between 6.30 and 10.30pm. Entrance is free of charge. Holders of a disability card can skip the queue. Performaces in churches The Jesuits’ Church in St Paul’s Street will host the concert L-Orkestra Għand il-Ġiżwiti between 7 and 9pm. The Valletta Recitals will be held at the church of St James in Melita Street at 7.30pm in Maltese and at 9pm in English, with performers Jacob Portelli, Dorothy Bezzina and Dorothy Baldacchino. The church of St...