Set the scene.
Visit Gozo identifies St Mary Street in Rabat as an example of a street named after a nearby religious niche.
Here’s the twist.
Elsewhere, the sequence could run backwards: a niche might be placed in a street that already carried the saint’s name. Similar-looking corners can have different histories.
Why it still matters.
Next time you see a street shrine, ask which came first. A small image above eye level can help explain a name that everyone below uses daily.
🧠 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.