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The building was extensively renovated in the 17th century. Its façade was redesigned in 1638 by the architect Mederico Blondel, and a new wing was built instead of a small square.<ref name=angelfire/>
The building was extensively renovated in the 17th century. Its façade was redesigned in 1638 by the architect Mederico Blondel, and a new wing was built instead of a small square.<ref name=angelfire/>


In 1798, the Order lost Malta to the [[French First Republic|French]], and the auberge was vacated. After the islands fell under [[Crown Colony of Malta|British rule]] in 1800, it was used for a variety of purposes, including a hotel and a military barracks.<ref name=cbm/> In 1826, the upper part of the auberge was leased to the Malta Union Club, and the lease was set to expire in 2002. The lease extended to the entire building in 1903.<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome|url=http://www.maltaunionclub.com/welcome.htm|website=The Malta Union Club|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref>
In 1798, the Order lost Malta to the [[French First Republic|French]], and the auberge was vacated. After the islands fell under [[Crown Colony of Malta|British rule]] in 1800, it was used for a variety of purposes, including a hotel and a military barracks.<ref name=cbm/> In 1826, the upper part of the auberge was leased to the Malta Union Club, and the lease was set to expire in 2002. The lease extended to the entire building in 1903.<ref>{{cite web|title=Welcome |url=http://www.maltaunionclub.com/welcome.htm |website=The Malta Union Club |accessdate=24 July 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725020247/http://www.maltaunionclub.com/welcome.htm |archivedate=25 July 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref>


The building was included on the Antiquities List of 1925 together with the other auberges in Valletta.<ref>{{cite web|title=Protection of Antiquities Regulations 21st November, 1932 Government Notice 402 of 1932, as Amended by Government Notices 127 of 1935 and 338 of 1939.|url=https://www.mepa.org.mt/file.aspx?f=2627|website=[[Malta Environment and Planning Authority]]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6guMwmZDW|archivedate=20 April 2016}}</ref> In [[World War II]], buildings located close to the auberge were destroyed by aerial bombardment, but the auberge itself was not hit. Since [[Auberge d'Auvergne]] and [[Auberge de France]] were both destroyed during the war, Auberge de Provence is the only surviving French auberge in Valletta.
The building was included on the Antiquities List of 1925 together with the other auberges in Valletta.<ref>{{cite web|title=Protection of Antiquities Regulations 21st November, 1932 Government Notice 402 of 1932, as Amended by Government Notices 127 of 1935 and 338 of 1939. |url=https://www.mepa.org.mt/file.aspx?f=2627 |website=[[Malta Environment and Planning Authority]] |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6guMwmZDW?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mepa.org.mt%2Ffile.aspx%3Ff%3D2627 |archivedate=20 April 2016 |deadurl=no |df=dmy }}</ref> In [[World War II]], buildings located close to the auberge were destroyed by aerial bombardment, but the auberge itself was not hit. Since [[Auberge d'Auvergne]] and [[Auberge de France]] were both destroyed during the war, Auberge de Provence is the only surviving French auberge in Valletta.


On 12 August 1955, the lease to the Malta Union Club was terminated, and building was opened as the National Museum (now known as the [[National Museum of Archaeology, Malta|National Museum of Archaeology]]) in 1958 by the Minister of Education [[Agatha Barbara]]. It houses many artifacts dating back to the Neolithic up to the Phoenician Period.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Museum of Archaeology|url=http://heritagemalta.org/museums-sites/national-museum-of-archaeology/|website=[[Heritage Malta]]|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Sultana|first1=Sharon|title=The National Museum of Archaeology|date=2006|publisher=Heritage Books (subsidiary of Midsea Books Ltd)|location=[[Santa Venera]]|isbn=9993270768}}</ref>
On 12 August 1955, the lease to the Malta Union Club was terminated, and building was opened as the National Museum (now known as the [[National Museum of Archaeology, Malta|National Museum of Archaeology]]) in 1958 by the Minister of Education [[Agatha Barbara]]. It houses many artifacts dating back to the Neolithic up to the Phoenician Period.<ref>{{cite web|title=National Museum of Archaeology|url=http://heritagemalta.org/museums-sites/national-museum-of-archaeology/|website=[[Heritage Malta]]|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last1=Sultana|first1=Sharon|title=The National Museum of Archaeology|date=2006|publisher=Heritage Books (subsidiary of Midsea Books Ltd)|location=[[Santa Venera]]|isbn=9993270768}}</ref>


The auberge is listed on the [[National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Auberge de Provence|url=http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/filebank/inventory/01135.pdf|website=National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands|accessdate=17 October 2015|date=28 December 2012}}</ref>
The auberge is listed on the [[National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Auberge de Provence |url=http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/filebank/inventory/01135.pdf |website=National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands |accessdate=17 October 2015 |date=28 December 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220181544/http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/filebank/inventory/01135.pdf |archivedate=20 December 2014 |df=dmy }}</ref>


==Architecture==
==Architecture==
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==Commemorative coins==
==Commemorative coins==
Auberge de Provence was depicted on two commemorative coins minted in 2013 by the [[Central Bank of Malta]]. The coins show the auberge's façade on the reverse and the [[coat of arms of Malta]] on the obverse.<ref name=cbm>{{cite web|title=Auberge de Provence|url=http://www.centralbankmalta.org/2013-aubergedeprovence|website=[[Central Bank of Malta]]|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Auberge de Provence gold and silver coin issue|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130726/local/auberge-de-provence-gold-and-silver-coin-issue.479598|accessdate=24 July 2015|work=[[Times of Malta]]|date=26 July 2013}}</ref>
Auberge de Provence was depicted on two commemorative coins minted in 2013 by the [[Central Bank of Malta]]. The coins show the auberge's façade on the reverse and the [[coat of arms of Malta]] on the obverse.<ref name=cbm>{{cite web|title=Auberge de Provence |url=http://www.centralbankmalta.org/2013-aubergedeprovence |website=[[Central Bank of Malta]] |accessdate=24 July 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150725013823/http://www.centralbankmalta.org/2013-aubergedeprovence |archivedate=25 July 2015 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Auberge de Provence gold and silver coin issue|url=http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130726/local/auberge-de-provence-gold-and-silver-coin-issue.479598|accessdate=24 July 2015|work=[[Times of Malta]]|date=26 July 2013}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/filebank/inventory/01135.pdf National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141220181544/http://www.culturalheritage.gov.mt/filebank/inventory/01135.pdf National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands]


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Revision as of 05:34, 21 October 2016

This article is about the Auberge in Valletta. For the one in Birgu, see Auberge d'Auvergne et Provence.

Auberge de Provence
Berġa ta' Provenza
Façade of Auberge de Provence
Map
General information
StatusIntact
TypeAuberge
Architectural styleMannerist
LocationValletta, Malta
Current tenantsNational Museum of Archaeology
Construction started1570s
Renovated1638
OwnerGovernment of Malta
Technical details
MaterialLimestone
Floor count2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Girolamo Cassar
Renovating team
Architect(s)Mederico Blondel

Auberge de Provence (Maltese: Berġa ta' Provenza) is an auberge in Valletta, Malta. It was built in the sixteenth century to house knights of the Order of Saint John from the langue of Provence. It now houses the National Museum of Archaeology.

History

Auberge de Provence surrounded by rubble from bombed buildings, 11 May 1942.
Full façade

Auberge de Provence was first built in 1571 or 1574–75 to a design by Girolamo Cassar.[1] Prior to its construction, the Langue of Provence had been housed in the Auberge d'Auvergne et Provence in Birgu.

The building was extensively renovated in the 17th century. Its façade was redesigned in 1638 by the architect Mederico Blondel, and a new wing was built instead of a small square.[1]

In 1798, the Order lost Malta to the French, and the auberge was vacated. After the islands fell under British rule in 1800, it was used for a variety of purposes, including a hotel and a military barracks.[2] In 1826, the upper part of the auberge was leased to the Malta Union Club, and the lease was set to expire in 2002. The lease extended to the entire building in 1903.[3]

The building was included on the Antiquities List of 1925 together with the other auberges in Valletta.[4] In World War II, buildings located close to the auberge were destroyed by aerial bombardment, but the auberge itself was not hit. Since Auberge d'Auvergne and Auberge de France were both destroyed during the war, Auberge de Provence is the only surviving French auberge in Valletta.

On 12 August 1955, the lease to the Malta Union Club was terminated, and building was opened as the National Museum (now known as the National Museum of Archaeology) in 1958 by the Minister of Education Agatha Barbara. It houses many artifacts dating back to the Neolithic up to the Phoenician Period.[5][6]

The auberge is listed on the National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands.[7]

Architecture

Top floor of the auberge's façade

Auberge de Provence was originally built with Mannerist characteristics typical of its architect Girolamo Cassar. However, very little of Cassar's original design has survived, due to the extensive renovation in the mid-17th century.

The auberge's interior consists of rooms roofed by diaphragm arches with wooden beamed ceilings and gilded panelling. The most ornate room is the Grand Salon on the first floor, which was used for business discussions, and as a refectory and banqueting hall, where knights sat at long tables according to seniority.

Commemorative coins

Auberge de Provence was depicted on two commemorative coins minted in 2013 by the Central Bank of Malta. The coins show the auberge's façade on the reverse and the coat of arms of Malta on the obverse.[2][8]

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Auberge de Provence.
  1. ^ a b "the auberge de provence". angelfire.com. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  2. ^ a b "Auberge de Provence". Central Bank of Malta. Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Welcome". The Malta Union Club. Archived from the original on 25 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ "Protection of Antiquities Regulations 21st November, 1932 Government Notice 402 of 1932, as Amended by Government Notices 127 of 1935 and 338 of 1939". Malta Environment and Planning Authority. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "National Museum of Archaeology". Heritage Malta. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  6. ^ Sultana, Sharon (2006). The National Museum of Archaeology. Santa Venera: Heritage Books (subsidiary of Midsea Books Ltd). ISBN 9993270768.
  7. ^ "Auberge de Provence" (PDF). National Inventory of the Cultural Property of the Maltese Islands. 28 December 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 17 October 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Auberge de Provence gold and silver coin issue". Times of Malta. 26 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
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