In 1682, he was elected Grand Master of the Order after the death of
Nicolas Cotoner. In the same year that he became Grand Master, Carafa paid for the renovation of
Auberge d'Italie. The facade was rebuilt in Baroque style, and a bronze bust of Carafa was placed in a prominent position over the front door of the Auberge. His personal coat of arms was also sculpted close to the bust. From 1681 onwards,
Fort Saint Angelo was strengthened and rebuilt by the architect
Carlos de Grunenbergh, at Carafa's request. Carafa's name appears on the plaque above the fort's main gate. During his reign, the Order's navy was at its peak, with galleys led by knights and manned by experienced crews. Fearing an Ottoman attack, in 1687 Carafa strengthened
Fort Saint Elmo by building a series of fortifications known as the Carafa Enceinte on the foreshore surrounding the fortress.
Playing Cards were introduced in Malta during his reign. Carafa died on 21 July 1690 and was succeeded by
Adrien de Wignacourt. He is buried in the Chapel of the Langue of Italy of
St. John's Co-Cathedral in
Valletta, Malta. Auberge d’Italie en 2018 03.jpg|Coat of arms of Carafa from a demolished building, now located at
Auberge d'Italie Relief. Valletta, Malta, Mediterranean Sea.jpg|Bronze bust of Carafa at
Auberge d'Italie Malta StAngelo three.jpg|Plaque at
Fort Saint Angelo making a reference to Carafa Malta 267.jpg|Carafa Enceinte at
Fort Saint Elmo StJohnsCoCathedralMalta2010DOB078.JPG|Tomb of Carafa at the
St. John's Co-Cathedral ==References==