St. Catherine's Old Church, Żejtun

Name: St. Catherine's Old Church
Address: Triq San Girgor, Żejtun, Malta

#2 among attractions in Żejtun

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St. Catherine's Old Church, also known as St. Gregory's Church, is a Roman Catholic church in Żejtun. The church and its complex sit towards the outskirts of the town, commanding views over Marsascala Bay, St. Thomas' Bay and Marsaxlokk harbour. The church is colloquially known as Saint Gregory's due to a traditional procession held on the first Wednesday following Easter Sunday. Its dedication to Catherine of Alexandria dates back to an original chapel on this site, which was one of the eight mother churches on Malta. The church stands next to the three cemeteries of Żejtun, dedicated to St. Rocco, St. Gregory and St. Catherine. The church's functions as the parish church of Żejtun were taken over by a new parish church, also dedicated to St. Catherine, and designed by Lorenzo Gafà. ()

Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 35°51'10"N, 14°32'18"E

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Triq San GirgorŻejtun Malta

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St. Catherine's Old Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Għar Dalam, Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei, Church of St Catherine, Saint Paul's Battery.

1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Specialty museum
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Church
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~1620 ftNW
Church
Church of St Catherine, Żejtun
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1.4 miSE
Forts and castles
Saint Paul's Battery, Malta Island
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0.6 miSE
Temple
Ħal Ġinwi temple, Marsaxlokk
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0.9 miSE
Temple, Ancient Greek architecture
Tas-Silġ, Marsaxlokk
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0.4 miNW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Casa Perellos, Żejtun
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1.4 miSW
Archaeological site
Ta' Kaċċatura, Birżebbuġa
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1.3 miW
Archaeological site
Tal-Barrani, Għaxaq
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~1930 ftW
Renaissance architecture
Ædes Danielis, Żejtun
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1 miE
Tower, Vernacular architecture
Mamo Tower, Marsaskala
27 min walk • Mamo Tower, also known as San Tommaso Tower, is a fortified residence in Marsaskala, Malta. It was built by the Mamo family in 1657 on rising ground above St Thomas Bay on the east shore of Malta.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Catherine's Old Church?

Nearby attractions include Żejtun Roman villa, Żejtun (5 min walk), Church of St Catherine, Żejtun (8 min walk), Our Saviour's Chapel, Żejtun (10 min walk), Ædes Danielis, Żejtun (10 min walk).

How to get to St. Catherine's Old Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Catherine's Old Church:

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Iż-Żejtun - Girgor • Lines: 119, 135, 206, 84, (N) N10 (1 min walk)
Isqof • Lines: 135, 206, 84 (4 min walk)