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| Casa del Commun Tesoro | |
|---|---|
| Former names | Grand Hotel |
| Alternative names | Casino Maltese |
| General information | |
| Status | Intact |
| Location | Valletta, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°53′55.3″N14°30′47″E / 35.898694°N 14.51306°E |
| Current tenants | Casino Maltese |
| Completed | c. 16th–17th centuries |
| Renovated | 1914 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Nicola Buhagiar and Francesco Sammut |
The Casa del Commun Tesoro (Italian for House of the National Treasury), or Casa dei Conti del Tesoro,[2] is a building in Valletta, Malta, located in Republic Square facing the Bibliotheca. It was originally built to house the Treasury of the Order of St. John. Part of the building housed Malta's first post office, and over the years it was also used as government offices, a hotel and a cinema. Since the early 20th century, it has been the premises of a gentlemen's club known as the Casino Maltese.
History[edit]
The Casa del Commun Tesoro originally belonged to the Treasury of the Order of St. John, and it housed the Treasury's accounts, contracts and records.[3] It remained housing the treasury until the 19th century.5[1] Gold and silver bullion were stored at the Conservatoria, located opposite the Casa del Commun Tesoro. This building was demolished in the 1780s to make way for the Bibliotheca. The Treasury was headed by a Grand Commander, who was assisted by two Procurators of the Treasury, a Procurator of the Grand Master, a Conventual Conservator and a Secretary.[4] The latter resided in an apartment within the Casa del Commun Tesoro.[5]
In 1708, Malta's first proper postal service was established, and a room within the Casa del Commun Tesoro became the island's first post office. The building continued to house the Packet Office until around 1841, when it was transferred to the Banca Giuratale. On 1 April 1849, the Island Post Office was also transferred from the Casa del Commun Tesoro to the Banca Giuratale, which later became known as the General Post Office.[6]
In the early 19th century, the British used the building for a number of public offices, including the Chief Secretary's Office, the office of the Collector of Land Revenue and the Government Treasury.[7]
English poet and writer Samuel Taylor Coleridge worked inside the building between 1804 and 1805. A plaque on the façade of the building was attached by Giovanni Bonello in the commemoration of Coleridge.[8] It was converted into a hotel in the late 19th century, known as the Grand Hotel.[9][10] At one point, part of the building also housed the second cinema to open in Malta, which was called the Grande Cinematografo or the Salinos Cinema.[11] Since the early 20th century, the building has housed the Casino Maltese, a reputed gentlemen's club.[3] The structure was extensively modified in 1914 by the architect Nicola Buhagiar.[5]
In April 1921, Japanese Crown Prince (later Emperor) Hirohito was received at the Casino Maltese, while visiting Malta as part of a six-month tour of Europe.[12][13] Hirohito presented a vase to the club, and this is still exhibited at the building.[14]
The building was severely damaged by aerial bombardment in World War II.[15] In 1942, the grand stairway was destroyed after a bomb fell in the building's courtyard, but it was later rebuilt.[3] At this point the building was redesigned, with several modifications, by Francesco Sammut.[16]
The building is scheduled as a Grade 1 national monument by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority.[3]
Architecture[edit]
The Casa del Commun Tesoro is a large building with two stories. The façade is somewhat plain, and an open balcony runs along most of the first floor. The façade facing Republic Street contains a large sundial and calendar, which is unique in Malta. Its ground floor contains a number of shops, including Caffe Cordina.[17] The interior of the building includes a decorated ceiling, a grand staircase and a central courtyard.[3]
A Maltese online casino which has been linked with money laundering for the 'Ndrangheta, one of Europe's most dangerous mafia organisations, used Wirecard to process its payments, the. Robin Williams, a Maltese casino and bags full of cocaine: the madcap making of Popeye The crew explain how Williams's first big-screen adventure, released 40 years ago today, was hamstrung.
Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney; Professor Layton and the Unwound Future; Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask; Professor Layton and the Last Specter; Communities; Professor Layton; NeoWiki Central; Bugs; Help. Register; FAQ; Editing help. Slot Sequence 2 is a puzzle in Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask. 115 Slot Sequence 2 Walk up Enter the casino Talk to Drake 115 Slot Sequence 2 Hint 1. Professor Layton and the Mask of Miracle Walkthrough. Professor layton and the miracle mask slot sequence 2.
| Casa del Commun Tesoro | |
|---|---|
| Former names | Grand Hotel |
| Alternative names | Casino Maltese |
| General information | |
| Status | Intact |
| Location | Valletta, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°53′55.3″N14°30′47″E / 35.898694°N 14.51306°E |
| Current tenants | Casino Maltese |
| Completed | c. 16th–17th centuries |
| Renovated | 1914 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect | Nicola Buhagiar and Francesco Sammut |
The Casa del Commun Tesoro (Italian for House of the National Treasury), or Casa dei Conti del Tesoro,[2] is a building in Valletta, Malta, located in Republic Square facing the Bibliotheca. It was originally built to house the Treasury of the Order of St. John. Part of the building housed Malta's first post office, and over the years it was also used as government offices, a hotel and a cinema. Since the early 20th century, it has been the premises of a gentlemen's club known as the Casino Maltese.
History[edit]
The Casa del Commun Tesoro originally belonged to the Treasury of the Order of St. John, and it housed the Treasury's accounts, contracts and records.[3] It remained housing the treasury until the 19th century.5[1] Gold and silver bullion were stored at the Conservatoria, located opposite the Casa del Commun Tesoro. This building was demolished in the 1780s to make way for the Bibliotheca. The Treasury was headed by a Grand Commander, who was assisted by two Procurators of the Treasury, a Procurator of the Grand Master, a Conventual Conservator and a Secretary.[4] The latter resided in an apartment within the Casa del Commun Tesoro.[5]
In 1708, Malta's first proper postal service was established, and a room within the Casa del Commun Tesoro became the island's first post office. The building continued to house the Packet Office until around 1841, when it was transferred to the Banca Giuratale. On 1 April 1849, the Island Post Office was also transferred from the Casa del Commun Tesoro to the Banca Giuratale, which later became known as the General Post Office.[6]
In the early 19th century, the British used the building for a number of public offices, including the Chief Secretary's Office, the office of the Collector of Land Revenue and the Government Treasury.[7]
English poet and writer Samuel Taylor Coleridge worked inside the building between 1804 and 1805. A plaque on the façade of the building was attached by Giovanni Bonello in the commemoration of Coleridge.[8] It was converted into a hotel in the late 19th century, known as the Grand Hotel.[9][10] At one point, part of the building also housed the second cinema to open in Malta, which was called the Grande Cinematografo or the Salinos Cinema.[11] Since the early 20th century, the building has housed the Casino Maltese, a reputed gentlemen's club.[3] The structure was extensively modified in 1914 by the architect Nicola Buhagiar.[5]
In April 1921, Japanese Crown Prince (later Emperor) Hirohito was received at the Casino Maltese, while visiting Malta as part of a six-month tour of Europe.[12][13] Hirohito presented a vase to the club, and this is still exhibited at the building.[14]
The building was severely damaged by aerial bombardment in World War II.[15] In 1942, the grand stairway was destroyed after a bomb fell in the building's courtyard, but it was later rebuilt.[3] At this point the building was redesigned, with several modifications, by Francesco Sammut.[16]
The building is scheduled as a Grade 1 national monument by the Malta Environment and Planning Authority.[3]
Architecture[edit]
The Casa del Commun Tesoro is a large building with two stories. The façade is somewhat plain, and an open balcony runs along most of the first floor. The façade facing Republic Street contains a large sundial and calendar, which is unique in Malta. Its ground floor contains a number of shops, including Caffe Cordina.[17] The interior of the building includes a decorated ceiling, a grand staircase and a central courtyard.[3]
Further reading[edit]
- Giovanni Bonello, ed. (2017). A History of the Maltese Club. Archived from the original on 13 January 2018.
- 'Club History'. Casino Maltese. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016.
References[edit]
- ^ ab'IL-GAZZETTA TAL-GVERN 1813-1840'(PDF). Um.edu.mt. Retrieved 19 May 2019.[permanent dead link]
- ^Joseph C. Sammut. 'CURRENCY IN MALTA'(PDF). Llrc.mcast.edu.mt. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^ abcde'One World – Protecting the most significant buildings, monuments and features of Valletta (2)'. Times of Malta. 22 May 2008. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016.
- ^Ferris, Achille (19 May 1881). 'Memorie dell' inclito Ordine gerosolimitano esistenti nelle isole di Malta'. Tip. di C. Busuttil. Retrieved 19 May 2019 – via Google Books.
- ^ abDenaro, Victor F. (1959). 'Houses in Kingsway and Old Bakery Street, Valletta'. Melita Historica. 2 (4): 204–205. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015.
- ^'Maltapost privatisation latest red-letter day in postal history'. Times of Malta. 21 January 2008. Archived from the original on 6 October 2015.
- ^Miège, Loris (1840). Histoire de Malte: Statistique (in French). 1. Paulin. pp. 332–333.
- ^Benoit, Marie (9 March 2014). 'Marie Benoit's Diary'. The Malta Independent. Retrieved 14 March 2016.
- ^Ferris, Achille (1881). Memorie dell' inclito Ordine gerosolimitano esistenti nelle isole di Malta. Tip. di C. Busuttil. p. 197.
- ^'Some 19th Century Hotelsd in Malta'(PDF). Mwelitensiawth.com. Retrieved 19 May 2019.
- ^Benoit, Marie (28 February 2014). Marie Benoit's Diary. The Malta Independent. Archived from the original on 10 October 2016.
- ^'Maltese community found in Japan dates back more than 100 years'. The Malta Independent. 9 June 2015. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015.
- ^'Documentary on Maltese community in Japan'. Times of Malta. 19 July 2015. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016.
- ^Bonello, Giovanni (2003). Histories of Malta – Convictions and Conjectures. 4. Fondazzjoni Patrimonju Malti. pp. 217–218. ISBN9789993210276.
- ^Manley, Deborah (2012). Malta: A Traveller's Anthology. Andrews UK Limited. p. 102. ISBN978-1908493590.
- ^200-year-old History in an old musty archive. 11 March 2012. The Malta Independent. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ^'The History'. Caffe Cordina. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015.
Wirecard processed transactions for a Malta-based online casino that was later found to have laundered funds for the 'Ndrangheta mafia organisation, the Financial Times reported Monday.
Italian courts determined that the gaming company, Malta-based CenturionBet, was used by an arm of the 'Ndrangheta to launder millions of euros in criminal profits outside of Italy, the FT said. The Calabrian mafia group is considered to be among the powerful criminal groups in the world and is believed to be funded by cocaine trafficking, extortion, arms smuggling and other crimes.
Wirecard provided financial services to CenturionBet until Maltese authorities revoked its gambling license in 2017, according to the report. The online casino, which had been incorporated in Malta but was owned by a Panamanian shell company, ultimately closed down following a subsequent police raid that resulted in the arrests of 68 people.
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Since the raid, more than 30 people have been convicted for mafia-related crimes tied to the case, according to the report.
While Wirecard's revenue from its relationship with CenturionBet accounted for only a small fraction of its broader operations, the Maltese company was not the only client of its kind for the German fintech.
Wirecard separately processed payments for another large gambling company in Malta that was later accused by Italian authorities of laundering funds for organised crime groups, the FT said.
A former Wirecard staff member told the newspaper that the German fintech conducted a compliance review of the second Maltese firm following news reports of its alleged mafia links, but the company passed the review on the basis of assurances it provided at the time.
Wirecard declined to comment to the Financial Times.
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