sentences:  It did not form part of the original plans of the city, as drafted by the Knights' architect, Francesco Laparelli.Prior to the Second World War, two large apartment buildings with street-level store fronts stood on this location, divided by the narrow street then referred to as "Strada San Zaccaria" (now, "Triq San Żakkarija").However, these buildings suffered massive damage due to aerial bombardment during the War.