The Cathedral of the Assumption is a Roman Catholic
cathedral in the Cittadella of Victoria in Gozo, Malta. The cathedral is
dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. The road opposite St James's Church leads straight up to the Citadel. Climb to the shaded area for a view of the massive fortifications and the cathedral.
Designed by Lorenzo Gafa, the church was built between 1697 and 1711 on the site of a temple dedicated to Juno. The
cathedral is built in Baroque architecture. The groundplan has the shape of
a Latin cross.
Interior of the Church
The decorative floor pattern
Our Lady
Jesus carrying the cross
The
interior of the cathedral is well-proportioned, containing pilasters raised on
tall platforms. The building has an aperture for a dome, but this is roofed
over with a flat ceiling containing a painting.
The church with its charm and simple beauty gives one a magnificent feeling and a closeness with God.
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