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daisy12014
The architecture alone is worth the visit (I think the dome is the 2nd largest unsupported dome in the world). Its very highly decorated inside and has some amazing history..during WW2 a bomb fell through the roof during a service and slid up one of the aisles without exploding! The downside is that there are always people trying to sell you things.
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Geoff_and_Juls
This is an imposing, impressive building - one of the largest unsupported domes in the world, bigger than St. Paul's in London and Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, but smaller than the Duomo in Florence and St. Peter's in Rome. The miracle of the unexploded bomb is also an attraction; you can see a replica of the bomb in the sacristy next to the souvenir counter. For me, however, the magnificence of the paintings on display is what really makes this rotunda worth a visit. The acoustics are awful - do not attend a concert here; even the services are a jumble of words unless you are next to one of the speakers.Outside you are spoilt for choice with good coffee, excellent street food and various clothes shops. A new shop, 'Village Gourmet' has opened, selling oils on tap; very friendly and good quality. Parking can be a problem.Best tip - check opening times. This week it was 9:00-11:45 and 15:00-14:00. The website information says 9:00-11:00 and 15:00-17:00.
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523joef
This place is very well worth a visit and the time, spent here, will give one a perspective of Maltese history.
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Jakubowm
Worth making a detour to visit the church which has an impressive huge rotunda. There is a really good cake shop opposite!
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nadioo
This church (rotunda) is serving a small town of around 20.000 people. It is hard to believe. It is really huge and impressive . The story of the German bomb that penetrated the roof but did not explode adds to the impression.
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965taniag
Hi guys i basically live in mosta. It s a nice church to visit and the only think worth viewing is the church. I find it very strange that i see lots of tourists coming over to see the inside of church and all they see closed doors. During siesta time church will be closed.
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archietek52
Church of St. Mary is a great treat for history and architecture enthusiasts. The exterior of the cathedral is impressive, but wait until you see inside. The interior of the dome is amazing.Rich heritage for the residents of Mosta.
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Marcel55
Beautiful church, not only from the outside but in particular the great dome on the inside. A visit to the room where the replica of the bomb is exhibited, should not be missing. You do not need, unlike many other famous churches on Malta, a ticket to visit this church!
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meb91
While it has limited opening hours, approximately 9-11.30 and 3-4.30, this rotunda is well worth a visit. Based on the Pantheon in Rome, it is a credit to its cooperative builders and designers and its relatively small congregation who have produced an edifice deserving of considerable acclaim
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nicj386
The size of the dome in itself is very impressive, it is also beautifully decorated. The story about the bomb piercing the dome is amazing, and is greatly illustrated by the replica that is housed inside the church. The church is very easy to access by bus, with a stop right outside that's served by several routes.Well worth a visit.