Within the walls of Villa Bologna the visitor will discover a world far removed from the bustle of Malta's tourist traffic. Garden enthusiasts can enjoy a historic Mediterranean garden where the plants and beautiful fountains provide a perfect setting for the villa.

Villa Bologna was built in 1745 by Fabrizio Grech as a dowry for the wedding of his daughter Maria Teresa to Nicolas Perdicomati Bologna, second Count della Catena. The old orange groves and fountains also date from this period.      In the 1930s Lady Strickland created a new garden behind the villa where there is another spectacular fountain, a sunken pond and vine covered pergolas leading through the new orange groves where grapefruit, tangerines, oranges and lemons all flourish.

Visits to the garden are by appointment. 

     The villa and gardens are available for private functions (excluding wedding receptions).