In November last year, I tried working remotely for a second time. The first time I tried it, I went to Budapest. And that was fun. So I did it again, and this time, I went to Malta. I found a good hotel deal, and thankfully, the WiFi was strong. I flew in one Saturday, and remained in the island for the entire week, flying back home on a Sunday. I had the weekends, the evenings, and one day for me. And in one of these free days, I went to places I haven't been before. The Palazzo Falson was one such place: I have been to Malta several times already, but there are still a few corners in the island that I haven't seen.
The Palazzo Falson is a medieval townhouse in Mdina. It was built by the Maltese nobility as a family residence. Nowadays, its various rooms are accessible to the public, and one can see numerous antique collections in different presentations.
The interior courtyard looks very similar to the overall Maltese architecture vibe: sandy brown stone is the main construction material in the island, and contributes to the general landscape. There are plants that give a bit more diversity in this house, however.
The kitchen was interesting, with plenty of artefacts. And there was also a room devoted to armour.
The former residents seem to have a particular liking to art: there was a studio, not to mention plenty of artwork that were displayed on the walls.
Finally, the dining room was absolutely impressive, and the library was also massive.
I am not sure I would want to live in such a house though, but in any case, it was interesting to check out for a bit and see how the Maltese nobility lived back then.
