Set the scene.
In 1370, a chapel here formed part of a royal benefice: a religious property with an income, administered from Sicily. The present building was rebuilt early in the sixteenth century.
Here’s the twist.
Partly cut into rock, it retains features associated with late medieval chapels. Look at how the natural setting and the built structure meet.
Why it still matters.
The main altarpiece is by Fra Lucas Garnier. Rather than guessing an exact founding year, start with the documented medieval reference and trace the later changes you can identify.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.