Campanario Iglesia conventual de los Capuchinos - Floriana, Malta, Europa - Bell Towers on Waymarking.com

Campanario de terminación espadaña, de un solo vano, única campana, con arco de medio punto. Realizado en ladrillo.

"El Monasterio de los Capuchinos en Floriana, Malta, es un lugar histórico conocido por su arquitectura y su iglesia dedicada a la Inmaculada Concepción.
Fue construido en el siglo XVI por orden del Gran Maestre Nicolás Cottoner como agradecimiento por sobrevivir a la Gran Peste. El diseño, obra de Mattia Preti, es una joya barroca tanto por dentro como por fuera, con gran parte del interior pintado por el propio artista.

Siglo XVI, como agradecimiento por sobrevivir a la Gran Peste.
Es una obra maestra barroca, con pinturas de Mattia Preti en el interior.
Sirve como iglesia provisional de Floriana después de que la iglesia parroquial resultara dañada durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
El monasterio y su iglesia son una visita obligada para los interesados en la historia, la arquitectura y el arte barroco de Malta".

Concilio de Florencia



A single-span, single-bell bell tower with a semicircular arch. Made of brick.

"The Capuchin Monastery in Floriana, Malta, is a historic site known for its architecture and its church dedicated to the Immaculate Conception.
It was built in the 16th century by order of Grand Master Nicholas Cottoner as a thank you for surviving the Great Plague. The design, by Mattia Preti, is a Baroque gem both inside and out, with much of the interior painted by the artist himself.

16th century, as a thank you for surviving the Great Plague.
It is a Baroque masterpiece, with paintings by Mattia Preti inside.
It serves as Floriana's temporary church after the parish church was damaged during World War II.
The monastery and its church are a must-see for those interested in Maltese history, architecture, and Baroque art."

Council of Florence

Address of Tower: St. Francis Bastion, F.S. Fenech, Floriana, MaltaMalta Malta VGQ3+JQ Still Operational: yes Number of bells in tower?: 1 Relevant website?: [Web Link] Rate tower: Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No

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