The Military & Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

Priory of the Maltese Islands

Grand Master: : His Excellency Don Carlos Gereda de Borbon

Prior: Count Dr. the Chev. J.R. Pace LL.D, MIM, CSA, MMInst, GCLJ, KMLJ, GCrLJ 
 
















 
Castello Lanzun
Torri ta' Lanzun, originally a 15th century farmhouse, obtained its name by virtue of one of its 17th century residents - Wenzu Lanzun from Birgu [Citta` Vittoriosa] who occupied the habitation during the 1676 plague epidemic. Structural modifications made during 1713 enlarged and strengthened the edifice transforming it into a fortified building allowing it to serve as a haven for local inhabitants during pirate attacks. It also occasionally served as a hunting station for the Grandmaster of the Order of St. John. During World war II, it was used as an observation post for advancing enemy planes and was severely damaged during enemy action. It was formally bought by Lt.Col. Robert Gayre of Gayre and Nigg in 1972 who handed it to the Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem. On the 12th May 1973, the 47th Grandmaster of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem H.R.H. Don Francisco de Borbón y de Borbón formally inaugurated Torri ta’ Lanzun (Castello Lanzun) in Malta as the official headquarters of the Order.


Castello Lanzun - Facade
1973 Medal
commemorating inauguration
of Castello Lanzun

Courtyard
Chapel