Shame, shame, shame, after over 65 years of waiting we now get this.

A roofless cage in place of our own much-yearned-for majestic opera house. I am voicing the opinion of many others, who like me wish to see the original opera house where it belongs and not made to accept what is being offered. I am by no means underestimating Renzo Piano's abilities as an architect, in fact I am more than sure that given the chance he can give us back our beloved opera house, a historical gem of architecture.

Why a new Parliament building when we already have a fine auberge serving the purpose? Besides which the said building will be just for the chosen few, whereas the original opera house would be the pride of the Maltese and Gozitans alike, and the envy of other great countries.

Our islands, though so small in size, are so great and rich in history.

Give us back the original opera house please. For the time being why not just concentrate on the opera house and City Gate, and bring them back to their original state, which would then be in great harmony with the surroundings?

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