Dating back to medieval times when Mdina was the capital of Malta, the local government was called Universita’ and its governor was the Capitano della Verga. This role was converted into a Lieutenant Governor when the Knights of Malta took control in 1530. Their offices were in the Magisterial Palace until they were physically displaced in 1730. Then in 1819 their function was abolished. This building is Kunsill Lokali which means local council.
