- Address: Rotunda Sq, Mosta, Malta
- Phone: + (356 2) 143 38 26
- Opening: 1865
- Opening hours: 9.00-11.45, 15.00-17.00, Saturday-Sunday - the day off
Mosta is one of the oldest cities in Malta with a population of about 19,000 inhabitants. The bridge is located in the heart of the island of Malta, along the Great Rift crossing the island from east to west, hence the name of the town: Bridge from the Arabic `musta ', which literally translates as" center ".
In the Middle Ages Mosta was a small village, but the village began to develop rapidly in the early 17th century, after the Great Siege, and expanded to the city. Today's Mosta is a modern bustling city with many shops and restaurants, but still there are ancient narrow streets and traditional Maltese houses. Tourists always come to Bridge for a short time (as in all the negligent small towns, it's stuffy and dusty here), and the main purpose of the city's visit, of course, is to visit the famous Rotunda Most Cathedral.
Cathedral Rotunda Mosta
The most beautiful cathedral of the Rotunda of the Assumption of the Virgin or the Rotunda Mosta (Mosta Dome, Mosta Rotunda) can rightfully be considered a symbol of the city of Mosty. The huge dome of the cathedral (about 37 m in diameter) ranks third in Europe and the ninth largest in the world in size. It is visible from almost anywhere in the city.
The construction of the Rotunda Bridge began on May 30, 1833 (the first stone was laid on this day in the foundation of the cathedral) and lasted 27 years. Such a protracted construction is explained by the fact that it was conducted by the forces of the townspeople; people voluntarily after the main work went to the construction of the church. The cathedral was built on the site of an old church, which, after the completion of the works, was destroyed. The project architect was the little-known Giorgio Gronier de Vassé. The inspiration for the architect was the Roman Pantheon, in the image and likeness of which was built the cathedral of the Rotunda of the Assumption of the Virgin. The official Maltese Catholic church did not recognize the project of the cathedral, because the pagan temple served as a model for the construction of the church, but the architect ventured to complete the church, having secured the support of the townspeople and even investing his own money.
The cathedral is famous not only for its power, rich decoration, beautiful paintings and statuettes, frescoes and a painted dome, but also a miracle that happened here during the Second World War. On April 9, 1942, during the evening mass, a shell was thrown at the cathedral, which struck the dome, fell at the altar itself and did not explode! In the church at that time there were more than 300 people and none of them suffered. A copy of this projectile in the vestry of the Rotunda Most Cathedral.
How to get there?
You can get to the temple by buses with routes No.31, 41, 42, 44, 45, 225, the temple is located in the heart of the city and is open daily from 09.00 to 11.45, sometimes opens in the evening. See the Cathedral of the Rotunda of the Assumption of the Virgin can be absolutely free, but remember that visiting the temple with bare shoulders and in short clothes is prohibited, so you are invited to take handkerchiefs at the entrance.
We also recommend visiting the megalithic temples of Malta and some of the most interesting museums in the state, including the Palazzo Falson House Museum , as well as the mysterious cave Ghar-Dalam and many others. other
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