Conventual Church of St Francis of Assisi (Knisja ta' San Franġisk) — Attraction in Victoria

A quiet place where a lot of people come to pray and not only to visit. Very clean and with a lot of very beautiful statues and objects reminding Our Lord ! The silence there is not heavy but full of Love and Understanding. You feel peace and and the strength of a beautiful special church ! The simplicity but at the same time when you watch really near, you see the details of beautiful sculptures and paintings. Dedicated to Jesus, Mary and the Saints, the are a lot of masses and singing times, prayers and meditations moments… this church is special and original but most...

The original convent and church of St Francis date back to 1492. The original church was dedicated to St Mark. The name was changed in 1535 to that of St Francis. The present church and convent were mostly built in the 17th century. The church was completed in 1663. The titular painting of the church depicts St Francis of Assisi receiving the stigmata. It was painted by Jean-Baptiste van Loo. The church also has a statue of St Isidore the Laborer which dates...

The Church faces St Francis Square and is adjacent to a lovely square in the heart of Victoria. Famous Tappies Bar frequented by all the locals with inexpensive drinks, the Ministry of Gozo, an art gallery, barber shop, sidewalk cafes and more. Parking is limited and the pace is frenetic at this hub of the island. Park elsewhere and walk back here to...