Villa Bologna, Malta

Condé Nast TravelerAug 20

The most exciting hotels opening in Southern Europe put local heritage and artisanship first.

Hand-painted pottery from nearby ceramics studio.

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Casa BonavitaHotel18th-century palazzo with jasmine and bougainvillea gardens.
Villa BolognaGardenHand-painted pottery from nearby ceramics studio.
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Villa Bologna