Set the scene.
The Carmelites bought land in Valletta in 1570. Their records note around five hundred ceremonies in the earlier church at which Knights of St John received religious clothing or made vows.
Here’s the twist.
War damage led to a replacement building, solemnly blessed in June 1981. An older religious community continued inside a new structure.
Why it still matters.
Its paintings include work by Marija De Domenicis, a Carmelite tertiary associated with Mattia Preti. Discover the people behind the collection.
🧠 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.