Rotunda of Mosta Malta's Miracle Church of the Unexploded Bomb
Mosta is a town located in central Malta, occupying an area of 6.8km 2 and around 19,200 inhabitants, making it one of the largest towns on the island. Mosta is very famous for its Rotunda church that has a huge dome. The surroundings of Mosta are fertile agricultural land and the villages of Naxxar, Rabat, Burmarrad and Lija.
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The church of Mosta is a beautiful church with a huge dome, that'll cheer you up with it's bright colours on the inside of the dome. The geometry of the darker marbles below together with the roof's decoration has a soothing effect.. This church is one of the sites of Malta, with plenty of history attached. The frontage, from across.
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Rotunda of Mosta Coordinates: 35°54′36.3″N 14°25′33.2″E The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady ( Maltese: Santwarju Bażilika ta' Santa Marija ), commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta ( Maltese: Ir-Rotunda tal-Mosta) or the Mosta Dome, is a Roman Catholic parish church and basilica in Mosta, Malta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary.
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One of the most extraordinary events in the history of the Miracle Church of Mosta is the miraculous bombing incident that occurred during World War II. On 9 April 1942, during an aerial raid, a bomb pierced through the dome of the church and fell into the heart of the congregation gathered inside.
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The Mosta Rotunda is the Parish Church of Mosta and dedicated to the Assumption of our Lady. It is without a doubt one of the most recognisable and photographed landmarks in Malta. Visible from most parts of the island, the church's dome is always proudly mentioned by locals as being the third largest in Europe (ninth in the world).
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Also known as the Mosta Dome, it is The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, a Roman Catholic parish church and Minor Basilica. This church in Mosta features one of the world's largest unsupported domes and displays a replica of a World War II bomb that crashed through the dome but miraculously did not detonate upon impact.
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Mosta is a relatively large town (by Maltese standards anyway) in the northern part of Malta, but especially in its oldest areas, retains a traditional village feel - which is perhaps unsurprising, since it's been inhabited since pre-history! As with most local towns and villages, the village core centres around the main church - which.
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Mosta Church. Mosta church The church is situated at the heart of the village of Mosta, dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. Due to its massive dome, the church is better known as the Rotunda. The design was of a French resident called Giorgio Grognet De Vasse and it was built between 1833 and 1860.
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The Mosta Dome is perhaps the most impressive church in Malta, with its' massive rotunda, that is the third largest in the world.. The Mosta Dome church was built in 1860, and it is dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. During the Second World War the church was almost destroyed when, during an air raid, a 200kg bomb fell through the.
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Visitors opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 09.30 till 18.00 - last entrance 17.30 Saturday from 09.30 till 16.30 - last entrance 16.00 Sunday from 12:00 till 17.00 - last entrance 16.30 Using Public Transport: Mellieħa - Mosta 44; 41 Qawra Bus Terminus - Mosta 45, 186, 31, 48, 280 Valletta - Mosta 41, 42, 44, 45, 48
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Mosta ( Il-Mosta in Maltese) is a picturesque village with a population of 20,000 people located in the heart of Malta that's a popular tourist attraction because of its church. It also has a lively town center, traditional Maltese architecture, and numerous restaurants and cafes. The Rotunda of Mosta
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Mosta ( Maltese: Il-Mosta) is a small but densely populated city in the Northern Region of Malta. The most prominent building in Mosta is the Rotunda, a large basilica built by its parishioners' volunteer labour.
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The Rotunda of Mosta is the main church in Mosta on the European island of Malta. It houses an exciting secret, a bomb that was dropped through the ceiling in 1942 but didn't explode, which was seen as a miracle by the parishioners inside at the time. We visited on a warm and dusty November day, here is the story. Why Visit?
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Mosta's parish church, also known as the Rotunda or the Mosta Dome, is one of the largest and most famous churches in Malta. It was designed by architect George Grognet de Vassé who got his inspiration from the Pantheon of Rome.
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The History of Mosta Parish Church. Mosta became a parish in 1608 and the plans of the new church were drawn up by Tommaso Dingli. However, the newer and present church is based on the plans of George Grognet de Vass and the Parish Church of the Assumption lies in the heart of Mosta.. Parish priest: Rev Mario Tong. Holy Masses at the Mosta Parish Church.
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Churches & Religious Sites MOSTA DOME Main Street, Mosta, Malta Built in 1860 over another church that was built in 1614, the church of St. Mary is the Parish church of Mosta. The interior of the church is quite impressive with its circular shape and clear interior.
