Casa Rocca Piccola

Casa Rocca Piccola is the 16th Century home of the aristocratic de Piro family of Valletta, Malta.

Casa Rocca Piccola is still privately owned and is a much loved family palace which contains over 50 rooms, the majority of which are open for viewing. At Casa Rocca Piccola you will learn all about the unique customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility. You can also see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of Malta. We also have World War II Air Raid

Photos from Casa Rocca Piccola's post 05/05/2023

Some of our memorabilia from the Coronations of Queen Elizabeth II and King George VI. On show at Casa Rocca Piccola this week.

06/04/2023

Dear Visitors, please be informed that we will be closed to the public on 7th April.
We will reopen on Saturday 8th April.

19/10/2022

It was great to have the C&R team at Casa Rocca Piccola and to be part of this eclectic and elegant ensemble.

01/10/2022

We are closed for Notte Bianca 2022 to give all our staff a well earned rest. We'll be back next year! The best of luck to all those involved.

09/09/2022

Malta 1950. May she Rest in Peace.

15/08/2022

Dear Visitors, We are closed today, Monday 15th August due to the Public Holiday of the Assumption of Mary. We open again on Tuesday 16th August.

06/08/2022

That sense of normality is complete when the much loved and missed festa returns to Valletta after 3 years. Viva San Duminku!

01/08/2022

Our colouring and puzzles book at Casa Rocca Piccola is very popular with children. One of our B&B guests liked it so much she wanted to show it to Kiku at breakfast time.

02/06/2022

Princess Elizabeth (as she was then) giving the camera a big, beautiful and bashful smile when she realises that the Baron de Piro has caught her on camera! A very happy Platinum Jubilee to Her Majesty.

18/05/2022

International Museum Day 2022.
The Power of Museums to create harmony and peace between people is the theme of International Museum Day 2022.

15/04/2022

Today on Good Friday we will be closed to the public. We will reopen our doors tomorrow (Saturday) with our regular opening times.
Photo credit: Rene Rossignaud https://rossignaud.com/

31/03/2022

📆 Just a reminder that we are open all day from 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Photos from Casa Rocca Piccola's post 21/03/2022

A new light installation in the Winter Dining Room.

08/03/2022

Sitting below our impressionist portrait of an elegant French lady by Rowley Smart are our three equally elegant French interns 💐

Timeline photos 02/03/2022

Great photo from LoveMalta! This bed was the birthplace of Monsignor Giuseppe de Piro who was born in 1877. Also of his 6 brothers and 2 sisters!

28/02/2022

Ukraine, we are so inspired by your bravery.

15/02/2022

Thank you for including us in your wonderful production Clare Agius 😀

Photos from Event Solutions Malta by Vacations Malta Ltd's post 15/02/2022

Always a pleasure to work with Event Solutions Malta by Vacations Malta Ltd😀

14/02/2022

Happy Valentines Day! ❤ 🏹

01/01/2022

Today we are closed to the public.
📆 We will be back with our regular opening times on Monday 3rd January.
✨ A healthy and happy 2022 from all of us at Casa Rocca Piccola! ✨

25/12/2021

Just a reminder that we are closed all day the 25th December. 🎄
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! ✨

Photos from Casa Rocca Piccola's post 16/12/2021

Christmas at Casa Rocca Piccola ✨🎄

Photos from Casa Rocca Piccola's post 24/10/2021

This is our elegant guest Jess who decided to colour match Kiku when staying at the Cosimo Suite at Casa Rocca Piccola.

FPM | Podcasts | Nicholas de Piro – Episode 8 03/08/2021

FPM | Podcasts | Nicholas de Piro – Episode 8 Marquis Nicholas de Piro in Ep. 8 of Treasures From Malta

01/08/2021

This painting of Mount Etna by Arthur John Black (1855-1936) hangs in the breakfast room of the Casa Rocca Piccola B&B. The blue doors were once used in the Church of St Dominic, Valletta.

22/07/2021

What a great exhibition that was and and what a wonderful achievement for Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti! We are very fortunate to have a few of these costumes and associated paraphernalia stored away at Casa Rocca Piccola.

At home in Malta’s Casa Rocca Piccola with Nicholas de Piro 18/06/2021

Thanks to Viking TV 🎥 for including us in their wonderful programmes.
👉 https://bit.ly/3iSDTvE

At home in Malta’s Casa Rocca Piccola with Nicholas de Piro Step through the doors of Malta’s opulent Casa Rocca Piccola and enjoy an exclusive tour with current resident Nicholas de Piro, 9th Baron of Budach an...

14/06/2021

🕰 Dear Visitors, as from the 14th of June we kindly inform you that we will open at 10am and our last tour will be at 4pm.

08/06/2021

Yesterday was Kiku’s 10th Birthday 🐦 🎉 🥳🍾 We organized a cellist to entertain him and gave all of our B&B guests a pleasant surprise with their breakfast.

07/06/2021

📆Just a reminder that we are open all day from 11am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).

Photos from Casa Rocca Piccola's post 05/06/2021

A fun photoshoot for all involved. A big thank you to Diane de Malherbe for her wonderful creations. James Bianchi for his great pics and to Caroline and Katharina for modelling the clothes so well.

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Our Story

Casa Rocca Piccola is still privately owned and is a much loved family palace which contains over 50 rooms, the majority of which are open for viewing.
At Casa Rocca Piccola you will learn all about the unique customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility. You can also see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of Malta.
We also have World War II Air Raid Shelters that provide a dramatic and exciting addition to the tours of the house as well as a restaurant called La Giara on site.
We are fortunate to have a wonderful team of people who work with us in restoring works of art, researching our extensive archives and making Casa Rocca Piccola accessible to everyone.
All this has been made possible from the contributions that come in from the thousands of tourists who come to Malta and Valletta every year.
To fully appreciate what Casa Rocca Piccola has to offer, you have to visit and we look forward to seeing you here.

Videos (show all)

Kiku's 10th Birthday
✨This month we will be releasing a new series called "My Favourite Object” in which our guides will present you the item...
IMD2018 Scarlatti Sonata at Casa Rocca Piccola
The Queen at 90
Opera in the Garden.

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74 Republic Street
Valletta
VLT1117

Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00

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