St Matthew's Chapel, Medieval chapel in Qrendi, Malta.
The rectangular stone chapel features pointed archways and contains a single stone altar with a statue of St Matthew and a fresco of a scallop shell.
The chapel dates back to the 11th century and survived a significant natural event in 1343 when a sinkhole formed in the adjacent area known as il-Maqluba.
The chapel represents an early example of religious architecture in Malta, demonstrating the strong connection between faith and community in medieval times.
The chapel maintains its original medieval structure next to a larger church of the same name, allowing visitors to compare architectural styles from different periods.
During construction of the larger church between 1674 and 1682, the chapel was modified to serve as a crypt, which reduced its original dimensions.
Location: Qrendi
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: medieval architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.83106,14.45667
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:46
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