Set the scene.
Sannat became a separate parish in 1688. Work on its present church of St Margaret began in 1718, replacing a smaller building.
Here’s the twist.
It was consecrated in 1755, then underwent structural changes during the 1860s. A second consecration followed in 1868.
Why it still matters.
The main altarpiece is by Stefano Erardi. Buildings and artworks have different timelines: a church’s story may contain several construction campaigns rather than a single neat completion date.
🧠 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.