Church of St Catherine, Żurrieq, Baroque parish church in Żurrieq, Malta.
The Church of St Catherine exhibits a symmetrical stone facade with two bell towers and detailed architectural elements across its exterior surfaces.
Construction of the current church structure began in 1630 under architect Fr Matteolo Saliba and required 25 years to complete the entire building.
The interior contains multiple paintings by renowned artist Mattia Preti, including the Martyrdom of St Catherine of Alexandria and scenes of other saints.
The church maintains regular mass schedules and opens its doors to visitors who wish to examine the historical architecture and religious artworks.
The titular statue of St Catherine of Alexandria, created by artist Marjanu Gerada in 1818, stands as a central element within the church.
Location: Żurrieq
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Website: http://zurrieqparish.org/Pa%C4%A1na%20Prin%C4%8Bipali
GPS coordinates: 35.83058,14.47531
Latest update: March 5, 2025 09:49
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