The house at No. 10 Triq it-Tramuntana (North Street) in Birgu known as the Sicolo Norman House had been abandoned for some thirty years before it came into the possession of the present owner; it was in a much dilapidated state. It has taken some five years to be restored to its present condition with the restoration work in the major part having been carried out by the owner himself. The buildi
ng has a distinguished window having Palm motifs and is one of the most richly ornate windows surviving in Malta. The stringcourse set just below the window consists of a delicate frieze of arabesques motifs. In time, the original building was divided such that the house flanking this building, and acquired by the same owner, was originally part of this magnificent place. Presently the owner is busy restoring the adjacent building (No. 11) and when completed the two houses will be reintegrated into one by opening a door, now blocked with stone, in one of the dividing walls. House No. 10 is presently a museum open to the public; entrance is free although donations may be made to assist in the ongoing restoration. The premises are normally open every weekday with the exception of Tuesdays and Thursdays; very often the owner will meet the visitors, very happy to give them an explanation and answer their numerous questions.
