Mediterranean Conference Centre
| Mediterranean Conference Centre | |
|---|---|
Dar il-Mediterran għall-Konferenzi | |
The MCC in September 2016 | |
Interactive map of the Mediterranean Conference Centre area | |
| Former names | Sacra Infermeria Holy Infirmary |
| Alternative names | MCC |
| General information | |
| Status | Intact |
| Type | Hospital (now conference centre) |
| Location | Valletta, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°53′58.2″N 14°31′4.8″E / 35.899500°N 14.518000°E |
| Construction started | 1574 |
| Renovated | 1596–1712 |
| Owner | Government of Malta |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Floor area | 7,000 m2 (75,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | probably Girolamo Cassar |
| Website | |
| www.mcc.com.mt | |
The Mediterranean Conference Centre (MCC, Maltese: Dar il-Mediterran għall-Konferenzi) is a conference centre in Valletta, Malta. The building was built as a hospital in the 16th century by the Order of St. John, and it was known as the Sacra Infermeria or the Holy Infirmary (Maltese: Il-Furmarija). It was known as the Grand Hôspital during the French occupation of Malta and during the British period was named as the Station Hospital.
It was one of the leading hospitals in Europe until the 18th century, and remained in use until 1920. It had a capacity to keep from 500 to 2,500 patients. The building is now used for multiple banquets, exhibitions, international conventions and theatrical shows. The Republic Hall seats up to 1400 audience members in its theatre space, making it one of the largest theatres in Malta. The central courtyard of the old infirmary was transformed into what is now the theatre.