A VENUE FOR ALL SEASONS

Many venues are particularly suitable for certain seasons of the year, and we are beginning this new feature series with two for spring.

VILLA ARRIGO

Villa Arrigo is the colonial style villa which provides a perfect setting for fine weddings and banquets. It is constantly being enriched, combining the elegance of the villa’s interiors with the beautiful garden.

This magnificent villa situated in San Pawl Tat Targa, has manicured gardens, fabulously decorated rooms and a contemporary,grand marquee. If you wish to have something a little unusual and different in mind such as a themed event Villa Arrigo has many wedding options. There are many different areas to host a wedding, a young professional and creative team to look after all your needs, and a personalised kitchen with staff who are completely dedicated to you. Every single detail will be superbly taken care of.

In the early 20th century Villa Arrigo was originally known as Villa Garcin and belonged to the Garcin Family. After many generations the estate was sold to the Agius family who in 1986 decided to rent the property to Ralph Arrigo founder of Villa Arrigowho renamedthe villa, Since then Villa Arrigo has operated as an upmarket venue, catering for various events.

Villa Arrigo’s exclusive caterers are Osborne Caterers, renowned for innovative and delicious,contemporary,chic food! This highly personalised and indispensable service is extremely welcome to anyone who values their time, comfort, trendy ideas, budgets and above all privacy.

Villa Arrigo can be contacted on email info@osbornecaterers.com or phone +35621423214

MUZA

Located on MerchantsStreet in Valletta, with both indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for March’s fickle weather, this wedding venue marries cutting edge contemporary architecture seamlessly to its 500-year-old setting. Home to Malta’s national art collection, MUŻA, the Malta National Community Art Museum, occupies the former Auberge d’ Italie, the historic seat of the Italian Knights of the Order of St John.

Originally designed by Girolamo Cassar in the 16th century, the Auberge is a fine essay in the Baroque idiom. Meticulously restored incorporating modern design elements in an elegant and crisp fusion, the EU funded project was flagged by the Guardian newspaper as one of 13 must-see new European museums,and by Architecture Digest as one of 15 noteworthy brand new worldwide museums that opened in 2018.

Wheelchair accessible, the venue features its own exclusive catering facilities and flagship restaurant with a selection of bespoke menus branded and inspired by artwork in the four narratives spanning the 16th to the 21st century. Key pieces include those by Southern Italian artist Mattia Preti, British 20th century artist Victor Pasmore and Malta’s own top 20thcentury sculptor Antonio Sciortino.

The venue is ideal for couples having had to postpone and downsize their weddings to a tighter guest list with seating arrangements in line with the new pandemic regulations. Couples can select from three main wedding locations within the building. The Camerone, with a seated capacity of 130 guests and a standing capacity of 200, was formerly the main dining hall or refectory of the Italian Knights. This large and long room offers plenty of space for socially distanced gatherings as do the other two available locations. With a standing capacity of 100 to 150 guests, the lofty and bright passageways, part of the 17th-century extension works of the Auberge d’Italie, impart light and air ventilation to the building. Finally, the extensive courtyard with its pale blue windows provides an exclusive outdoor context and a grand first impression for arriving guests. The stately square, with a seated capacity of 100 guests and a standing capacity of 200, is dominated by a central well, accentuated by a triumphal arch which is crowned by a statuette of St Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of the Italian Knights, and the coat-of-arms of Grand Master Carafa.

Occupy just one area or mix and match between the three stylish possibilities, treat your guests to a unique culinary,artistic experience, and make this polished and current building the background aestheticto an extraordinary event.

For futher enquiries contact Heritage Malta on venues@heritagemalta.org