That “dreadful awful hole” in Pietà

Join us on Tuesday 13th January 2026 for the public lecture ‘That “dreadful awful hole” in Pietà’, being held at the Malta Enterprise Conference Room, St Luke’s Hospital, Guardamangia, from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.

For nearly two centuries, Villa Frere has captivated visitors with its rich and varied history, and none of its features has stirred more curiosity than the mysterious “dreadful awful hole”. Edward Said, founding volunteer of The Friends of Villa Frere, will uncover the story behind this intriguing feature.

After the lecture, guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary drink by the tempietto.

All proceeds support the ongoing upkeep of Villa Frere’s historic gardens, managed by The Friends of Villa Frere under the auspices of Heritage Malta.

Tickets are available online or from any Heritage Malta museum or site.

You may also like the following events from Heritage Malta:

• Next Tuesday, 6th January, 01:30 pm, Juniors’ Discovery Tour – Student Passport in Valletta
• Next Saturday, 10th January, 10:00 am, Guided Tour of Goya’s Disasters of War – Members’ Event in Valletta
• This month, 18th January, 09:00 am, In the Grandmasters’ Footsteps – VISA Activity in Valletta

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Msida, Business events in Msida, Conferences in Msida.