Our Lady of Victory Church, Catholic church in Valletta, Malta
Our Lady of Victory Church is a Catholic church building in Valletta featuring ornate interior decoration. White columns frame the nave, drawing attention upward to a painted vault with scenes from the Virgin Mary's life.
Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette commissioned this church as the first completed structure in the newly founded Valletta after the Great Siege of 1565. Its construction marked the beginning of the city's establishment as a fortified capital.
This church stands as a symbol of local resilience and collective memory for Maltese people. Visitors can sense how the space reflects the island's determination to survive and rebuild.
The church sits near Castille Square and is easily accessible on foot from the main streets of Valletta. Visitors should be prepared for narrow spaces and allow time to appreciate the interior details from multiple viewing angles.
The church originally held the mortal remains of Jean Parisot de Valette in its crypt before they were relocated elsewhere. This fact reveals how the space was once considered the most fitting memorial to the city's founder.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 1567
Architects: Girolamo Cassar
Address: Triq il-Vittorja
Website: http://ourladyofvictory.org.mt
GPS coordinates: 35.89601,14.51069
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05
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