CARMELITE CHURCH, MDINA by sangwann

CARMELITE CHURCH, MDINA

There is so much to see for a small city like Mdina. One of them is this church, small but very ornate.
Below is some information for those who are interested to know.
The chapel and the surrounding area was given to the Carmelites in the 1650s. It was built between 1660 and 1675. After the earthquake of 1693 (I mentioned it earlier) which destroyed many important buildings, notably the medieval cathedral of St Paul, the cathedral chapter moved to the Carmelite church until 1702 when the new cathedral was rebuilt. During the French occupation the church was ransacked by the French where valuables were stolen to fund Napoleon's wars.
The interior is enriched with baroque sculpture and paintings by notable artists.
Many thanks for your views, your comments and for the fav's on yesterday's picture.
A great narrative and a wonderful capture of the beautiful interior !
May 4th, 2024  
So much interesting information.
May 4th, 2024  
Stunning capture of these beautiful intricate details.
May 4th, 2024  
Interesting narrative and picture
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful colour marble on the walls
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful
May 4th, 2024  
So ornate.
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful Church interior fv!
May 4th, 2024  
What a wonderful interior!
May 4th, 2024  
It is very elaborate!
May 4th, 2024  
Lovely capture :)
May 4th, 2024  
Very impressive and ornate.
May 4th, 2024  
Very nice interior
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful looking church.
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful interior — fav
May 4th, 2024  
A beautiful church interior!

Ian
May 4th, 2024  
An amazing church! Interesting history, too.
May 4th, 2024  
So elaborate and beautiful
May 4th, 2024  
How stunning..
May 4th, 2024  
This is just beautiful.
May 4th, 2024  
Beautiful interior details in this great shot
May 4th, 2024  
So ornate and beautiful. Wonderful capture and history
May 5th, 2024  
Sooo beautiful to see, these church’s are sooo special. Love it!
May 5th, 2024  
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