Church of the Flight into Egypt, Valletta

Name: Church of the Flight into Egypt
Address: Valletta, Malta

#80 among attractions in Valletta

Baroque architecture, Church

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Church of the Flight into Egypt, Valletta

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The Church of the Flight into Egypt is a Roman Catholic church located at the Valletta Waterfront in Floriana, Malta. The church was built in the 18th-century on the baroque design of Andrea Belli for spiritual service of the workers at the Pinto Stores. The church was hit by aerial bombardment in World War II in 1941 and it was then restored in 1989 but it remained unconsecrated. It was opened for church service again in 2006 together with the Valletta Waterfront. The current rector is Paul Attard. ()

Completed: 1752 (273 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 35°53'26"N, 14°30'30"E

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Church of the Flight into Egypt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Auberge de Castille, Saluting Battery, Tritons' Fountain, Upper Barrakka Gardens.

0.4 miNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Flight into Egypt?

Nearby attractions include Valletta Waterfront, Valletta (2 min walk), Robert Samut Hall, Valletta (5 min walk), Statue of António Manoel de Vilhena, Valletta (6 min walk), War Memorial, Valletta (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Flight into Egypt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Flight into Egypt:

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Waterfront • Lines: 130 (2 min walk)
Pinto • Lines: 130 (4 min walk)