Street of the Knights
A steep, cobbled medieval street lined with the former inns (auberges) of the different langues, or national groups, that made up the Knights Hospitaller — France, Italy, Spain, England, and others each had their own building along the street, decorated with coats of arms and stonework reflecting their origin. It's one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe, largely free of the modern shopfronts that have crept into other parts of the Old Town, giving it an unusually authentic, almost frozen-in-time feel.
The street runs directly up to the Palace of the Grand Master, so the two are naturally visited together, and the walk itself — steep cobblestones between austere stone facades — takes just 10-15 minutes if you're not stopping, though the architectural detail rewards a slower pace.
Early morning, before the day's cruise-ship crowds fill it, is the best time to appreciate its atmosphere without heavy foot traffic.
Street of the Knights FAQs
Former inns (auberges) belonging to the different national langues of the Knights Hospitaller — France, Italy, Spain, England, and others — each marked with their own coats of arms and architectural style.
It's short, a 10-15 minute walk if not stopping, running directly from near the harbor up to the Palace of the Grand Master.
No, it's notably free of modern shopfronts compared to much of the rest of the Old Town, preserving a more authentic medieval streetscape.
Early morning, before cruise-ship crowds arrive, gives the best chance to appreciate the street's atmosphere without heavy foot traffic.
Yes, it leads directly up to the palace, making the two a natural combined visit.
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