The Church of St. Francis of Assisi

This Baroque-style Catholic church was originally completed in 1607 and features a dome adorned with frescos. The church was then rebuilt in 1681 by Grand Master Gregorio Carafa whose coat of arms adorns the facade. The church was most recently enlarged in the 1920s.

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Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The Carmelite Church (Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel) is a Roman Catholic church located in Valletta. Begun in 1570 and rearranged over the centuries, the church was damaged during the Second World War and was rebuilt from 1958 to 1981. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.