Auberge d'Allemagne
Bakeries of Malta
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Auberge d'Allemagne (Maltese: Berġa ta' Alemanja) was an auberge in Valletta, Malta. It was built between 1571 and 1575[2] to house knights of the Order of Saint John from the langue of Germany.
| Auberge d'Allemagne | |
|---|---|
Berġa ta' Alemanja | |
Laying of the foundation stone of St Paul's Pro-Cathedral on 20 May 1839,[1] with the remains of the auberge in the background | |
 Interactive map of the Auberge d'Allemagne area | |
| General information | |
| Status | Destroyed |
| Type | Auberge |
| Architectural style | Mannerist |
| Location | Valletta, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°54′2″N 14°30′43″E |
| Construction started | 1571 |
| Completed | 1575 |
| Demolished | 1839 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Girolamo Cassar |
It was vacated in 1798 when the Order was expelled during the French occupation of Malta. By the 1830s, the building was used as the residence of the Chief Justice.[3] Another part was used by the Mediterranean Fleet as a bakery and a mill.[4]
It was demolished in 1839 to make way for St Paul's Pro-Cathedral.[5] Auberge d'Allemagne was the only auberge in Malta to be intentionally demolished, as the others were destroyed due to damage sustained during World War II.[6] Some remains may still exist in situ.[7]
The auberge was designed by the Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar,[8] but almost nothing is known about the structure.[5]
