Royal Naval Hospital Bighi

Also known as Villa Bighi

Architect

George Whitmore

Year

1832

Style

Neoclassical

Type

hospital

Designed by Colonel George Whitmore, head of the Royal Engineers in Malta from 1811 to 1829, in collaboration with Vice Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm. The foundation stone was laid on 23 March 1830 and the works were completed on 24…

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1832
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