Faceless apartment blocks in a historic area of Bagheria.
Architect Joanna Spiteri Staines will deliver a talk entitled ‘Bagheria – A wake up call for Malta’ at Din l-Art Ħelwa, Valletta, today.
In her presentation, Spiteri Staines will discuss how the historic Sicilian seaside town of Bagheria, which up to 30 years ago boasted a beautiful coastline, wonderful palaces and was a great getaway from the busy city of Palermo, was ruined with the building of faceless apartment blocks around and within its historic areas.
She warns that what happened to Bagheria is a wake-up call for Malta.
The talk will take place at Din l-Art Ħelwa’s Judge Caruana Curran hall, 133, Melita Street, Valletta, today at 6.30pm. Admission is free but donations to Din l-Art Ħelwa’s restoration programmes will be appreciated.