← Street namesSubject and setting: Manoel Island’s earlier name: Bishop’s Island
1570📍 Manoel Island⚡ 1-MINUTE READ
Before Manoel: Bishop’s Island.
One island, changing names.
OKAY, HERE’S THE STORYSet the scene.
In 1570, the island became Church property.
Here’s the twist.
It was known as the Bishop’s Island: il-Gżira tal-Isqof.
Why it still matters.
Its later name honours Grand Master Vilhena. Names reveal power.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.