Castello Zamittello was built by a wealthy Baron Bernardo Zamitt, and is a unique castle that lies on the outskirts of a country village of Mgarr, on the way to Gnejna Bay. Built in Norman style, it used to guard against sudden raids by corsairs, as indicated by the four unusual guard turrets adorning its façade. The castle is now set in lush gardens and surrounded by calming country scenes.
General information
The Zamittello Palace, also known as Castello Zamittello or Zamittello Tower, is a 19th-century Victorian countryside folly on the outskirts of Mgarr, Malta, on the road leading to Gnejna. It was built by Sir Giuseppe Nicola Zamitt and has remained in the same family for the past 200 years.
It prominently features one roof-level turret and although the building is referred to as a palace, it is infact more a villa. Above the turret sits a Christian cross, in the form of a crucifix. The Turret is easily accessible, and provides a magnificent view over the whole residence.
The venue is beautiful as a wedding location - in a very quiet and relaxing area with wide open space. Although the venue has flood lights installed, in general the venue is very poorly lit and one would need to take care to ensure that there is additional lighting installed as after sunset the gardens can become really dark.
Capacity:
Venue – Large Conservatory
Seated Round Tables 80
Seated Long Tables 120
Standing 180Venue (indoor) 150 -200
Venue (outdoor) 300 - 500
Main Features
For those who love gardens and the Maltese farmhouse style
Maltese rustic style and romantic
Variety of locations
Other features
Open plan and multiple possible wedding locations
Exclusivity and privacy lend to long party hours, with loud music allowed until 3 a.m.
Exclusive caterer
Parking facilities close by
Wheelchair facilities
Wheelchair accessible
Contact information:
Castello Zamittello, Triq Is-Santi, Mgarr
email: info@catermax.com
tel: +356 2157 2559
REAL WEDDINGS AT THE VENUE:
This wedding, both the civil ceremony and the reception occur at the wonderful Castello Zammitello which feels very dreamy in nature. Thank goodness the weather was great with some gusts of wind which made the atmosphere enjoyable through all the dancing moments.
Yanica and Shaun are an energetic a light hearted couple who I had the pleasure to capture their wedding last Saturday. The wedding ceremony occured in St. Agatha church and after a small photoshoot in Rabat, the reception was at Castello Zamittello.