Villa Portelli: Where Memory Lives in Layers

Perched above Kalkara Creek, in Malta’s Grand Harbour, Villa Portelli isn’t just a building—it’s a memory treasure trove. From aristocratic residence to the wartime residence of the British Admiral of the Mediterranean Fleet during WWII, and later a maritime training school—Villa Portelli has worn many hats. Its walls have witnessed joy, command, resilience, and change. […]