Palazzo Ferreria

Palazzo Ferreria
Palazzo Ferreria in 2019
Former namesPalazzo Francia
General information
StatusIntact
TypePalace
Architectural styleVenetian Gothic
LocationValletta, Malta
Coordinates35°53′48.6″N 14°30′36″E / 35.896833°N 14.51000°E / 35.896833; 14.51000
Named forJohn Louis Francia
Completed1876
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Technical details
MaterialLimestone
Design and construction
Architect(s)Giuseppe Bonavia

Palazzo Ferreria, officially Palazzo Buttiġieġ-Francia, is a palace found near the entrance of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. It was built in the late 19th century. Designed by architect Giuseppe Bonavia, it makes use of an interesting concept of adding local timber balconies to a design inspired from that of buildings in Italy. It is protected as a Grade 2 national monument.