Our Lady of Victories Church
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Tiberiu_Baranyi
Timisoara, Romania17,336 contributions
Jul 2023
The building of the city of Valletta started in 1565 - after the Great Siege - and the first building to be finished, in 1566 was this church ... the "Our Lady of Victory Church".
It is fairly small, compared to the basilica's and the Cathedral of Malta - or other churches on the islands , however it is very interesting to check it out.
It was the original resting place of the Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Valette - his remains where moved to St. John Co-Cathedral after that was finished (Also de la Valette has been the one funding the building of the church).
It was damaged in WWII , but restored after , and nowadays it is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit ... and by the way, visiting is free of church , but donations are very welcome.
When you walk in Valletta , it is worth stopping for a few minutes and take some pics.
It is fairly small, compared to the basilica's and the Cathedral of Malta - or other churches on the islands , however it is very interesting to check it out.
It was the original resting place of the Grand Master Jean Parisot de la Valette - his remains where moved to St. John Co-Cathedral after that was finished (Also de la Valette has been the one funding the building of the church).
It was damaged in WWII , but restored after , and nowadays it is very beautiful and definitely worth a visit ... and by the way, visiting is free of church , but donations are very welcome.
When you walk in Valletta , it is worth stopping for a few minutes and take some pics.
Written August 22, 2023
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Dimitris L
Sydney, Australia50,924 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Our Lady of Victory Church, as it is called, is a lovely little church in the centre of Valletta. It is not too ostentatious, but it is rather well presented. There are some really nice paintings inside, particularly on the ceiling. According to the information provided on site, the church was the first building to be erected in Valletta by the Order of St John. Construction started in 1566. Originally it was dedicated to Our Lady of Victory, to celebrate the victory over the Turks in the Great Siege of Malta at the time. Traditionally it is considered to be the site where the first stone of the new city of Valletta was laid, in honour of its founder of the same name, on 28 March, 1566. Entry is free.
Written December 22, 2017
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patricia d
Antigua17 contributions
Apr 2016
this is one of the first churches to be built in Valletta. It fell into disrepair but with the assistance of PWC the skills of the Courtauld Institute have restored this ancient church. It has beautiful painted ceilings and is well worth a visit. From time to time concerts are held there and it is a lovely setting in which to listed to beautiful music
Written August 3, 2016
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zuv
Bucharest, Romania37,258 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
A not very big limestone church placed not far to Barrakka Gardens.Nothing special here,except the fact that,according to some sources,is the first building completed in Valletta,after the victory of Knights of the Order of St John over the ottoman invaders.
Also,close to it is Auberge de Castille,another historical building.
Also,close to it is Auberge de Castille,another historical building.
Written July 20, 2015
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Melissa D
Fairfax County, VA183 contributions
Mar 2018 • Solo
This was a brief stop on our walking tour - the church celebrates the victories of surviving the Ottoman and WWII sieges.
It is free to visit and beautiful inside.
It is free to visit and beautiful inside.
Written March 16, 2018
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Bill_STH500
Colchester, UK59 contributions
Jan 2018 • Couples
This was the first Church (building) to be built in Valletta and so worth a visit for that reason alone. it's easy to find en route to or from the Saluting Battery / Upper Barraka Garden. Church is Baroque in style with some interesting paintings and carvings inside
Written January 29, 2018
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iamjmc
Manila, Philippines261 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
Worth a stop to look. It apparently holds a lot of history and like most of the churches in Valleta very simple outside but grand inside. Painting on the ceiling are incredible and the size of the church is small and cozy. Its half way between the busy street of Repubblika and the Barrakka gardens and there is no charge to enter.
Written January 10, 2018
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Serene-View
Doncaster, UK1,034 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
Another place on our visit to Valletta that we had to complete a whistle stop tour. Wish I had more time to go back and fully appreciate it.
Written January 7, 2018
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swisslynne
Island of Malta, Malta53 contributions
Nov 2017 • Solo
It doesn't take long to stop by this beautiful church, which was the first building erected in the construction of the city of Valletta. The city's founder was also buried here at one point before his remains were moved to the cathedral. Definitely, worth a stop to see the lovely artwork decorating every inch of this church. It's not necessary to do but If you have the time and are interested in learning more about the place there is an audio guide, video and mini museum with detailed information about the church and its history. Enjoy!
Written November 3, 2017
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PJ1743
Rye, UK79 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
We saw a programme on TV about this church and went to see it for ourselves. It's very small but beautiful as you can see from some of the reviewers' photos. It's free to enter but for 4 euros you can not only help with the ongoing restoration but you are taken down stone steps to a room under the church where you can see a really interesting short film about the history of the church and photographs from the 1940s. It's amazing to think that this church was both the first church to be built in Valletta and the very first building. Jean Parisot de la Valette who built the church loved it so much he was buried there despite it's size. Later, however his remains were reburied at St. John's Co Cathedral. It's easy to find being more or less over the road from the Upper Barrakka gardens.
Written May 3, 2017
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Is the Our Lady of Victories church open to visitors? If so, what are the open hours?
Written August 18, 2019
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