The Palace of the Grand Masters of the Knights was built in the fourteenth century on the site of the temple of the sun god Helios. During the reign of the Ottoman Empire, the building was converted into a prison. During the Italian occupation, the palace regained its splendor, as it was the summer residence of King Victor Emmanuel III, and then Benito Mussolini. There is a museum in the palace nowadays.
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Pałac Wielkich Mistrzów wybudowano w XIV wieku miejscu świątyni boga słońca Heliosa. W czasach panowania imperium osmańskiego budynek przekształcono na więzienie. Podczas okupacji włoskiej pałac odzyskał świetność, gdyż stanowił letnią rezydencję króla Wiktora Emanuela III, a następnie Benito Mussoliniego. Obecnie znajduje się tam muzeum.
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Very impressive!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous pictures! I love the sculpture of the table with the glass top, and oh my gosh just everything. I wish some day I could go look at things from yesterday that mean so much to me. For now I thank you for getting me this close and sharing with all of us. Have a great day! The photos are awesome!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place! I love your photos and I'm glad you shared the history of the place.
ReplyDeleteMy Corner of the World