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A balcony is a kind of platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns, brackets or cantilevered and enclosed with a balustrade. From The Culture of Malta on Wikipedia - it appears that Spain influenced the Maltese balcony:
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The traditional Maltese balcony combines functionality and aesthetics, enriching facades with a timeless blend of form and design reflecting Malta's rich cultural heritage. Perit Duncan Muscat describes its function and origin 14 November 2023, 10:23am 6 min read Photo credit: James Bianchi SHARE
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The traditional Maltese balcony is one of the first things most visitors notice in Malta. They dominate the streets with bright and vivid colours and in Valletta, you can find the most colourful collection of traditional balconies that date back centuries. The spread of Baroque style architecture of the 17th century is one of the main driving forces in the design of these structures and in.
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Homes with a traditional Maltese balcony are particularly sought after (if you are seeking to find one, then please scroll down to the end of this article), but read on if you are: Curious about the Maltese History behind the traditional Maltese balcony; Looking for a house or flat with one of Malta's famous wooden balconies
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A Maltese balcony adds interest to a home's facade while bringing light and air to the interior. Those hoping to buy property with a traditional balcony can, with some professional care, enjoy the charms of such a feature for many years to come. Tags architecture, Maltese balcony, Malta, Refurbishment, Balcony
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1. Arrival of the British Before the bathroom… 2. Two types of balconies 3. They had an.interesting role in courtship 4. Balcony ornaments are getting the chop 5. The Maltese balconies are used for much more than their looks. 6. And this is what really makes them the perfect addition to any street 7. Some etymology
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10 Facts about Maltese Balconies In no particular order… In Maltese, these balconies are called gallarija. We refer to them as Maltese balconies in English, but in Maltese, they are called gallarija, which translates as 'gallery.' The origins of the design are most likely from North Africa
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Traditional Maltese houses are therefore manifestations of these influences. Here are 5 architectural elements to look out for while you're in Malta.. The Maltese gallarija is a cross between the European balcony and the mashrabiya - making it a unique east-meets-west architectural element..
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Found all over the island and mostly on the older part of any village or town, the traditional Maltese balcony is a key architectural feature that strikes one as unique and extremely versatile, which in fact it is. The origins of the typical wooden Maltese balcony hark back to ancient times and to the 'muxrabija', a creation of the Arab world.
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Step 4: Glass instalment. "Finally, we install the glass in the doors and windows using Glazer points and reattach the stone base to the balcony, do a small bit of touch up and cleaning, and then the balcony is done and ready for its photoshoot." "Watching how bringing these pieces of our Maltese heritage to life has somewhat saved my father.
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A Look at Traditional Wooden Maltese Balconies If you happen to visit locations such as Valletta, Birgu and Haz-Zebbug, a quick glance upwards supplies a fascinating view: a row of brightly coloured traditional wooden Maltese balconies, which are usually found forming part of traditional Maltese townhouses.
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The gallarija, the traditional Maltese balcony, is a defining staple of Malta's streets. Walk any block, and rest assured, you will see these distinctive enclosed wooden balconies sticking out.
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It is believed that the first open balconies built entirely from stone began to appear locally during medieval times. Their popularity declined in favour of more introverted constructions which guaranteed better defensibility.
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The Maltese balcony is a testament to how multiculturalism created a beautiful architectural element from something functional centuries ago! After the Ottomans were ousted from Malta in the late 17th century, the style of Maltese balcony began to change.
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By the middle of the 18th century, smaller wooden balconies started appearing on more modest houses, and soon the fashion became so popular that the feature became known as La Maltija (the Maltese) as if the balcony had originated in Malta.
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The Traditional Maltese Balcony It's probably safe to say that the traditional Maltese balcony perfectly encompasses what it means to be Maltese. We're loud, colourful, and love spying on our neighbours. One of the things for which the Maltese balcony is known best is how easy they make looking down on unsuspecting pedestrians. Handy, right?