Villa Bologna
Attard, Malta
Duration
1β2 hours
Entry
Check the official website for current ticket prices and opening days
Hours
Seasonal opening β check the official website for current times
An 18th-century Baroque country house with formal gardens, open to the public for garden visits, tours and seasonal events.
Local Tip
The citrus garden is beautiful in spring β check the website for seasonal opening, as the gardens are not open every day.
Villa Bologna is one of Malta's finest surviving 18th-century country houses, built in 1745 by the Grand Master's legal counsel, Fabrizio Grech. The villa remains in private hands β the same family has owned it for nearly three centuries β but the gardens and parts of the house are open to the public. The formal gardens, laid out in the Italian style, feature citrus groves, fountains, statuary and mature trees, and are among the most tranquil green spaces in central Malta.
The villa also hosts seasonal events, garden tours and a small pottery workshop. It is a short walk from San Anton Palace Gardens, making the two a natural pairing for a garden-focused visit to the Attard area.
β Highlights
- β18th-century Baroque country house built in 1745
- βFormal Italianate gardens with citrus groves and fountains
- βStill privately owned by the same family for nearly 300 years
- βSeasonal events and garden tours
- βShort walk from San Anton Palace Gardens
How to Get There
Villa Bologna is in the centre of Attard, a 5-minute walk from San Anton Palace Gardens. Attard is reachable by bus from Valletta (routes 51, 52, 53 pass nearby). Parking is available on surrounding streets.
Open in Google MapsBest Time to Visit
Spring is the best time to visit, when the citrus trees are blossoming and the gardens are at their greenest. Opening days are seasonal β check the website before visiting.
Visitor Tips
- π‘Check the website for current opening days β the gardens are not open daily
- π‘Combine with the nearby San Anton Palace Gardens for a garden-themed morning
- π‘The pottery workshop sells handmade ceramics
- π‘Photography is welcome in the gardens
π Nearby Attractions
- San Anton Palace Gardens
- Malta Chocolate Factory
- Argotti Botanical Gardens
- Ta' Qali National Park
- Three Cities (Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua)
Villa Bologna β Frequently Asked Questions
Is entry to Villa Bologna free?
Entry to Villa Bologna costs Check the official website for current ticket prices and opening days.
How long should I spend at Villa Bologna?
We recommend spending around 1β2 hours at Villa Bologna to see the highlights.
What are the opening hours of Villa Bologna?
Villa Bologna is open: Seasonal opening β check the official website for current times.
Where is Villa Bologna in Malta?
Villa Bologna is located in Attard, Malta.
What's the best tip for visiting Villa Bologna?
The citrus garden is beautiful in spring β check the website for seasonal opening, as the gardens are not open every day.
