Living in Floriana, Malta — Area Guide for Buyers

Key facts

Location: Immediately outside Valletta
Landmarks: The Granaries (Il-Fosos), St Publius Church
Gardens: The Mall, Argotti Botanic Gardens
Homes: Townhouses, apartments, palazzi

Floriana was built by the Knights as a suburb just outside Valletta’s walls. Today it is a town of broad squares, government buildings and some of the best public gardens on the island — a few minutes’ walk from the capital.

Landmarks

St Publius Square, known as Il-Fosos — a vast square above the old underground granaries, now a venue for concerts and events.
The Church of St Publius, dedicated to the first Maltese convert to Christianity.
The Mall, Floriana’s oldest garden, and the Argotti Botanic Gardens behind St Philip’s Bastion.

Property in Floriana

Townhouses with traditional balconies.
Apartments in period and modern buildings.
Occasional palazzi and large period homes.

Who it suits

Professionals working in Valletta, buyers who want the capital on foot with more space and calm, and anyone who values green open space in the city. See Valletta.

Questions & answers

What are the Granaries in Floriana?

St Publius Square — known as Il-Fosos — is a large square above dozens of underground grain silos built in the time of the Knights. They stored grain for the island, including during the Second World War, and the square now hosts concerts and events.

Is Floriana a good place to live?

For people who work in Valletta or want city life with more space and greenery, yes. It is quieter than Valletta in the evenings and well served by buses.

Can foreigners buy property in Floriana?

Yes. EU citizens buying their main residence need no permit; non-EU buyers, and EU citizens buying a second home, normally need an AIP permit unless the property is in a Special Designated Area. See our AIP permit guide.

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