Spinola Palace is perhaps the most esteemed building in St. Julian's, partially hidden by a seawall by day and lit up by floodlights at night. The landmark is famous for its coat of arms, balustrades and hand-less clock face, and it is highly regarded as part of an architectural heritage left behind by the knights of Malta. Commissioned by Raffaele Spinola as a public recreational center, the old church is the only building in the area constructed before 1800, which means Spinola Palace may also be the oldest surviving structure in St. Julian's. Used as a military hospital in WWI and a homeless shelter during WWII, Spinola Palace inspires numerous myths and offers a rich history, making it a must-see for visitors of St. Julian's.
Paceville, located in the western area of St. Julian's, is considered the nightlife capital of Malta and features several lively pubs, clubs and restaurants. In Paceville, you can start to hear music as early as 7 p.m. and peruse the door-to-door venues of entertainment. Paceville is an attraction locals and foreigners alike enjoy, as this district in St. Julian's offers the opportunity to dance, dine and socialize until early morning.
St. George's Bay is a quaint inlet where fishermen moor their boats and vacationers to the Maltese Islands visit for sunbathing and water sporting activities. The natural shoreline of St. George's Bay is rocky, so sand was brought in from a dredging project to create a sandy beach known locally as Pretty Bay in recent years. Still, swimmers, snorkelers, windsurfers and sunbathers flock to the large, flat rocks and specially built platforms to enjoy St. George's Bay and the area's surrounding shops and restaurants.
