Basilica of St Dominic, Minor basilica and parish church in Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta.
The Basilica of St Dominic features two spires and nine domes adorning its structure, exemplifying characteristic Baroque architecture of Malta.
Architect Girolamo Cassar laid the first stone in 1571 under commission from Grand Master Pierre de Monte, creating the principal parish church of Valletta.
The basilica celebrates its annual religious feast on the last Sunday of July with band marches, including performances by La Valette and King's Own.
The church operates according to mass schedules, with general visiting hours primarily centered around service times throughout the week.
Sailors frequently visited this church, originally dedicated to Our Lady of Safe Haven, to express gratitude after returning from dangerous sea voyages.
Location: Valletta
Inception: 1815
Architects: Girolamo Cassar
Made from material: brick
Part of: Valletta
Website: http://sanduminku.com/new
GPS coordinates: 35.89830,14.51280
Latest update: March 4, 2025 14:00
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