church of st. john the baptist

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  profjoypc

  The Church of St John the Baptist in Xewkija is a truly amazing building that can be seen from afar and from various places if you are touring around the island becuause of its incredible size. It is well worth spending some time going to visit it. Any visit here enables you to appreciate a fine Church with its lovely ecclesiastical atmosphere and features, but also to appreciate the amazing building and its surroundings from an architectural point of view. It is the largest of the many churches in Gozo, and has the third largest unsupported dome in the world. This dome is some 75 metres high and the scale of it on such a small island has to be seen to be believed. Made from local limestone, building of this church started in the 1950s (on the site of an earlier one) but it was only consecrated in 1978. If every person in Xewkija was inside, there would still be space to spare. For those who do not suffer from vertigo, a trip to the top is a must as it affords absolutely spectacular views over the whole island and beyond.

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  danb425

  It is a part of the tour, organized in Malta and Nice and refurbished church,In front you can have a snack. parking free

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  Mark_NIron

  Slightly off the beaten track but easy enough to get to as you can see it from miles away. We didn't get the chance to go inside but walked around the outside.Definitely worth a visit

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  BigWoo

  This is a fascinating, huge, church which can be seen for miles around. Capable of accommodating a congregation far bigger than the population of the village in which it is situated, it is very well worth a visit.

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  649deanw

  When I visited with my partner we were met by a priest who took the time to welcome us and explain in detail the history of the church. And fantastic views all around.

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  Travellover482013

  No one should miss visiting this Marvellous treasure build and beautifully adorned by the KNIGHTS OF MALTA. It really looks normal on the front facade!! Going inside and visiting the Museum is A MUST. All visitors leave this Cathedral AMAZED with all they see. DO NOT MISS.

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  767ChrisD

  This is a Church about the Knights of Malta & St. John the Baptist. It is sumptuously decorated and filled with history. I have never seen anywhere to compare.

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  RSNL

  A large Beautiful church.The best thing about this place is the amazing views you can experience by paying two euros to travel up a lift. Make sure you climb the stairs to the bell tower for even more stunning views. Ensure this isn't on the quarter hour as you may be deafened (even if this occurs atleast you'll be enjoying a spectacular view)

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  mrscoml

  We were driving back to the ferry from Gozo back to Malta. This church can bad seen for miles, if is huge and swamps the surrounding buildings. Once inside we were suprised at how bright it was, having been inside other Gozitian churches which were very dark. We spotted the chance to go to the roof level below the dome by lift. A very nice priest greeted us and blessed us(afterwards). We had stunning 360 degree views of Gozo.

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  DanielLifeguard

  I'm a sucker for tower views wherever I go and since I'm a local (Gozitan) I had to go up this tower of course! It's a measly 2e and worth every cent! You see all of Gozo around you!The church has one of the largest unsupported domes in the world and a curious story surrounds the small chapel inside which the local proud priest will be more than willing to narrate for you.