St. Lawrence's Church, Vittoriosa

St. Lawrence's Church is a baroque structure made of limestone that extends 38 meters in length with a width of 20 meters and height of 15 meters. The building displays detailed baroque architectural features and ornamental elements throughout its interior and exterior.

The church began as the Order of Saint John's first place of worship in Malta starting in 1530. After the Order moved to Valletta in 1571, the building continued its role as the parish church serving the local community.

The church displays religious artwork including an altarpiece by Mattia Preti showing the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence. These sacred works shape how people experience and use this place for worship and reflection.

The church is easily reached by walking through the center of Birgu with clear local landmarks to guide you. Visitors typically find it open during morning and late afternoon hours, though it closes during some midday periods.

Inside the church rests a silver cross holding soil from the Holy Land, brought out during the installation of new parish priests. This object links the local community to a spiritual connection with ancient Christian sites.

Location: Birgu

Inception: August 10, 1697

Architects: Lorenzo Gafà

Architectural style: baroque architecture

Height: 15 m

Length: 38 m

Width: 20 m

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 35.88740,14.52150

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:05