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Malta
Naxxar
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Naxxar is built on a hill in the central-northern
part of Malta, covering an area of 11 km2 and a
population of over 11 thousand. Naxxar is an old
town, in fact it dates back to the pre-history as
cart ruts, Punic tombs and Catacombs have been
discovered in various areas.
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Naxxar Parish church was built in the 17th and is
strategically located in the main square of Naxxar
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The design of the Parish Church was made by Tumas
Dingli, one of the best architects of the time
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The grand façade of the church is on the baroque
style having a massive bronze door and two
clocks, one of which is a painting showing the
time as quarter to twelve
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The present church was built between 1616 and
1630 when there were 1200 inhabitants in Naxxar
and it was felt that a larger church was needed.
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San-Guzepp- (Saint Joseph)
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Naboom Euphorbia ingens is native to dry areas
of southern Africa. It is popularly known as the
"Candelabra Tree", and its milky latex can be
extremely poisonous, and a dangerous irritant
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Naxxar Belfry - South Side - Pen, Ink and Wash
Maltese cross Parish church Naxxar
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On the inside, the main attractions are the
painting shows the Birth of Our Lady Guiseppe
dArena. Datable to c. 1705 and the statue of the
Vitorja (Our Lady of Victories), which holds a
display of precious jewels that the Naxxar people
offer the Vitorja in return for answering their
prayers
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Birth of Our Lady Guiseppe dArena.
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Tradition says that the people of Naxxar were the
first to help when the ship hit the rocks. Then
St. Paul converted the villagers to Christianity
and this is why many people connect Naxxar with
Nassar which actually means 'conversion to
Christianity'. This theory is further proved by
the village motto Prior credidi which means
The First People to Believe.
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Every weekend in Malta, there are 4 to 6
different celebrations of parish saints,
culminating with a procession with the main
titular statue through the streets of the town or
village. The Naxxar Festa is held on the 8th of
September, in honour to Our Lady of Victory
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Processional Cross used during the feast of Our
Lady of Victories
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Naxxar parish church, viewed from Palazzo Parisio
Big Bell - Naxxar - Parish Church
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Naxxar Local Council, Civil Centre
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In the main square of Naxxar, there is Palazzo
Parisio and the Parish Church, while the old part
of Naxxar hosts several narrow streets and quaint
houses that make Naxxar a very picturesque town
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Twin churches of Nativity of Our Lady and St.
Lucy in Naxxar
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There are a couple of small chapels around the
town that reflect the villagers dedication to
religion San-Pawl-tat-Targa The first chapel was
built in 1538 on a site very close to the present
edifice and commemorated with a stone cross. The
present church was built in 1696 legend has it as
the spot where Saint Paul preached and was heard
as far away as Gozo
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The chapel of the Shipwreck of St. Paul situated
at San Pawl tat-Targa Most probably Naxxar got
its name from the shipwreck of St. Paul in Malta
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Madonna ta Fatima A shrine for Our Lady of
Fatima in the parish church of Marija Bambina in
Naxxar
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narrow streets, old houses, wooden balconies and
bright coloured flowers that give Naxxar a
magical and peaceful character
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Armoury (il-Palazz tal-Armerija) building in
Naxxar, now a football club, home of Naxxar Lions
F.C
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Twin churches of Nativity of Our Lady and St.
Lucy in Naxxar
Cellini wine bar-bistro
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Text Internet Pictures Sanda Foisoreanu
Gabriela Cristescu
Internet All copyrights belong to
their respective owners Presentation Sanda
Foisoreanu
2017
Sound Mary Spiteri - Hallejuljah