Set the scene.
The council identifies the town’s namesake as its patron, St Julian the Hospitaller, also known as Julian the Poor.
Here’s the twist.
A fishing village later became a summer retreat and a busy resort. The religious name continued through those changes in everyday use.
Why it still matters.
The local festa also includes the ġostra, a greased pole above the sea. A place name can connect devotion, a waterfront and communal traditions without describing just one building.
🧠 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.