Nicholas & Frances de Piro
Nicholas de Piro with his wife Frances (Ding) were the first members of the Maltese aristocracy to open their house to the public. Today Nicholas and Frances usually host the Private Tours. Nicholas is busy with research projects involving the de Piro Archives and writing books on Maltese history. He is the author of many books including Lost Letters (with Kenneth Zammit Tabona and others); The International Dictionary of Artists who Painted Malta; Picking Through The Stones, Notions, Nostalgia and Nonsense; Valletta; Mdina; The Temple of the Knights of Malta; Malta, Influence and Patronage; The Sedan Chair in Malta; Costume in Malta; (contributor and joint-editor with Vicki Ann Cremona); The Quality of Malta; The Innocence of Ina and The National Portrait Gallery of Malta.
Clement & Caroline de Piro
Clement and Caroline de Piro are the directors of Casa Rocca Piccola and organise all the commercial operations of the property.
Marta Operations Manager
Marta Angi graduated in art history and art conservation, she has always been busy in the tourism and art field in her home town Venice, Italy.
Marta has managed the both the Museum and the B&B at Casa Rocca Piccola since July 2018.
Laura Assistant Operations Manager
Laura Tessier from Bordeaux, France has a Degree in Tourism and has worked in a number of different historical properties in both Malta and France before joining us at Casa Rocca Piccola.
Caroline Costume Curator
Caroline Tonna is an art and dress historian. She holds Bachelor degrees, in Anthropology and in Art and Art History from the University of Malta. She has also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Art History, specialising in 19th century dress history and photography. Since 2011, she has been a volunteer at Casa Rocca Piccola as curator of the extraordinary collection of costume and lace. She also helped out Marquis Nicolas de Piro to produce and publish the book, Ladies of Malta in Extravagant & Spectacular Maltese Lace (2013).
Our Guides
David
David is a fountain of knowledge, a beacon of truth and a mine of information about Malta and its history. If you don’t believe it ask him a question, you won’t be disappointed!
Mariah
Mariah has contagious enthusiasm and Mediterranean charm in bucket loads. A keen student and an avid traveler makes her a fun and entertaining guide.
Stephen
Stephen likes to tell stories and that is what attracted him to Casa Rocca Piccola. He will wave his hands around and walk up and down when he’s talking so stand back and enjoy the show!