Old University Building, Valletta

The Old University Building, also known as the Valletta Campus, is a historic educational site in Valletta, Malta, originally constructed in 1595 as a Jesuit college. It became the University of Malta in 1769 after the Jesuits were expelled. The building has survived significant events, including an explosion in 1634 and an earthquake in 1693, leading to various restorations over the centuries. Although the university moved to a larger campus in the 1960s, the Old University Building still hosts several university departments and is used for lectures and international conferences. Its Renaissance architecture features a central courtyard and is surrounded by significant historical sites, making it a fascinating destination for tourists and researchers alike.