Rotunda of Mosta, Neoclassical minor basilica in Mosta, Malta.
The Rotunda of Mosta features a circular structure with a massive dome supported by thick walls and decorated with religious paintings throughout its interior.
The construction of this church began in 1833 and took 27 years to complete, with local parishioners contributing their labor to build this monumental structure.
The church serves as the primary religious center in Mosta, hosting regular masses and the annual Feast of the Assumption celebration on August 15.
Visitors can access the basilica from Monday to Friday between 9:30 and 18:00, with a 5-euro entrance fee that includes access to World War II shelters.
During World War II, a German bomb pierced through the dome and landed on the church floor without exploding while 300 people attended Mass.
Location: Mosta
Inception: 1860
Architects: Giorgio Grognet de Vassé
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Website: http://mostachurch.com
GPS coordinates: 35.91008,14.42590
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:14
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