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The original 11th century Siculo-Norman
Cathedral was destroyed in 1693 by an earthquake. The
Maltese Architect Lorenzo Gafa built the present church
four years later, and is believed to stand on the site
where once stood the house of Publius, later to become
first Bishop of Malta. The Cathedral houses several
paintings by Mattia Preti and other treasures such as
the two chapels of the Blessed Sacrament, sculptures
and the Baptistery. |
The seminary, across the square from
the cathedral, was converted into a museum, which contains
various art treasures, manuscripts, papal bulls, paintings,
and an exquisite collection of Drurer woodcuts. |
Better known as Norman House is a fine piece of medieval
building. It is situated at Triq Villegaignon, and was
generously donated to the nation by its owners. |
Gives the best vantage point for a panoramic view of most
of the Island. |
The catacombs are typical of the subterranean
Christian cemeteries common in the 4th Century. |
St. Paul lived in this grotto during the three-month
stay, after being shipwrecked in 60AC. Pope John Paul
11 visited this shrine during his pastoral visit to
the island.
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Built over the site of the Roman Villa, the museum holds
fascinating remnants of Roman Era. Roman Mosaic floor,
decorative masks and oil lamps are amongst other items
that can be appreciated in this museum. |
This palace built in 1586 is surrounded by the largest
concentration of fir and olivetreesin Malta, above
the citrusgroves of Buskett Gardens. A short distance
away are the Dingli Cliffs. Malta'shighest point,
dramatic sheer cliff faces the Island of Filfla a
protected islet in the distance.
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