Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa
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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.
attractions: Parish Church of Mellieha, Tunnara museum (Westreme Battery), Visit Blue Lagoon Malta - Mellieha, restaurants: Blu Beach Club, one80 Kitchen & Lounge, Amami, Commando Restaurant, Rebekah's Restaurant
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The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Mellieħa is a Roman Catholic church in the village of Mellieħa in Malta. The sanctuary originated as a natural cave which was consecrated as a church at an unknown date, and local traditions link its establishment to antiquity or the medieval period.
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As old as Christianity. Or even older, because according to local tradition, the nymph Calypso was already worshipped in the cave against which the church is built in ancient times. However, with the arrival of Saint Paul in 60 AD, the pagan sanctuary was transformed into a Christian sanctuary. When a church was first built is lost in the mists of time, the current church was built in several phases between the 16th and 18th centuries. The church's altarpiece, a 12th or 13th century Byzantine-style fresco, is said to be miraculous. This is the reason why the church has attracted so many (famous) pilgrims throughout the centuries, and still attracts them today.
KoenKoen
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It's small, not opulent but atmospheric. Don't miss stopping here at least for a few hours when travelling by bus via Mellieha. There's a small museum here, as well as a collection of votives and a documentation about papal visits. Through a glass floor you may see a crypt with ancient bones.
Patrick SchollPatrick Scholl
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The place is a must see wether you are of a religious persuasion or not . The architecture is beautiful and serene and the views over Meliah are stunning . Please take coverups if you want to enter the church .
AKA BESPOKE JEWELLERSAKA BESPOKE JEWELLERS
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We went here for Sunday Mass which is at 10 o clock and in English. Its tiny so get there in plenty of time there are chairs in the side alters if all the sits in the main part of the church have been taken.
Eileen ThomasEileen Thomas
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A majestic temple perched on a hill. The magnificent architecture both outside and in the middle is mesmerising and a sight to behold at any time of the day.
Iryna _ SIAIryna _ SIA
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Nice place of worship , beautifully lit & decorated for the annual village feast ! Spectacular views from the outside of surroundings
Simon GrechSimon Grech
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