In 1533 the Order decided to set the Collachio on the eastern side of the city – dividing it into two socially distinct areas. The Collachio was a hard stone paved area that was reserved exclusively for the Hospitallers and delineated by square granite bollards – one of which still survives in the Main Square.
This area embraced the Order’s most important buildings. These included:
- La Valette’s Magisterial Palace (formerly the Conventual Conservators Residence and Local Governor’s Resident)
- The Auberges (or hostels) of England, France, Auvergne & Provence*, Germany*, Castille & Portugal*, and Aragon*. (The Auberge of Italy was located outside the Collachio)
- Palace of Conventual Chaplains
- The Holy Infirmary
- The Castellania (Civil Court of Justice and Prison) – later the Inquisitor’s Palace
- The Armoury and Civil Hospital
- The Bishop’s Palace*
- The Universitá*
- The Siculo* – Norman House
- Great Siege Monument
* At present used as private residences
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Auberge of England
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Auberge of France
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The Holy Infirmary
Underground Vaulted passage leading to sea shore - later a burial crypt
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The Holy Infirmary
Gothic portal
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Holy Infirmary
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The Armoury and Civil Hospital
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The Siculo*
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Great Siege Monument
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