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The site of La Borsa was originally occupied by a house which belonged to the Priory of Castile. In 1853, the house was handed over to The Malta Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, which had been formed in 1848. It was demolished to make way for new premises which were designed by the Maltese
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architectural style. Its design contrasts with Valletta's traditional architecture. Its façade has an imposing symmetrical
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The Malta Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise and Industry
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It is scheduled as a Grade 1 national monument by the
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Neoclassical
rococo
Valletta
Coordinates
35°53′57.76″N 14°30′52.46″E / 35.8993778°N 14.5145722°E / 35.8993778; 14.5145722
Giuseppe Bonavia
Valletta
Giuseppe Bonavia
BOV
Malta Environment and Planning Authority
Giuseppe Bonavia
Neoclassical
colonnade
Ionic order
"Historical Context"
the original
"Valletta – vibrant city of many styles"
Times of Malta
the original
"Houses in Kingsway and Old Bakery Street, Valletta"
the original
"Facilities"
the original


"One World: Protecting the most significant buildings, monuments and features of Valletta (16)"
Times of Malta
the original
p.110

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