St Roque's Church, Valletta

Name: St Roque's Church
Address: Valletta, Malta

#68 among attractions in Valletta

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The Church of St Roque is a 17th-century Baroque church located in Valletta, Malta. The church is the official parish church of the Romanian Orthodox Church in Malta and is subsequently used for Orthodox Divine services. The Romanian Orthodox parish is dedicated to the Birth of John the Baptist. The church still remains officially owned by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Malta. ()

Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 35°53'53"N, 14°30'58"E

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St Roque's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grandmaster's Palace, Casa Rocca Piccola, Hostel de Verdelin, Manoel Theatre.

~620 ftW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
3 min walk • The Grandmaster's Palace stands as a monumental testament to the rich history of Valletta, the capital city of Malta. This opulent edifice, located in the heart of the city, served as the residence of the Grand Masters of the Knights Hospitaller, also known as the...
~650 ftN
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
4 min walk • Casa Rocca Piccola, a jewel nestled in the heart of Valletta, Malta, offers a window into the aristocratic lifestyle of the past. This 16th-century palace, transformed into a museum, allows visitors to step back in time and explore the daily life of Maltese nobility.
~800 ftNW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, the Hostel de Verdelin stands as a testament to the island's rich history and architectural splendor. This grandiose palace, once a stately residence for knights of the Order of St.
~1200 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the Manoel Theatre stands as a testament to Malta's rich cultural heritage. Built in 1731 by Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, it is one of Europe's oldest working theatres and a shining example of Baroque architecture.
~210 ftNW
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
2 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, stands the Old University Building, a beacon of scholastic heritage and Baroque architecture. This historic edifice, which currently houses the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta, was originally...
~830 ftW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
5 min walk • In the heart of Malta's capital, Valletta, stands a dignified bronze statue of Queen Victoria, a memorial that pays homage to the island's historical ties with the British monarchy. Erected in 1891, the statue is prominently displayed in the Republic Square, formerly...
~870 ftNW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, Republic Square presents itself as a quintessential emblem of Maltese culture and social life. Known locally as Pjazza Repubblika, this square is a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike converge...
~550 ftW
Baroque architecture, Museum, Military museum
Palace Armoury, Valletta
3 min walk • The Palace Armoury is an arms collection housed at the Grandmaster's Palace in Valletta, Malta. It was the main armoury of the Order of St. John in the 17th and 18th centuries, and as such it was the last arsenal established by a crusader military order.
~720 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Valletta Contemporary, Valletta
4 min walk • Valletta Contemporary is an independent exhibition space in Valletta, Malta. Established in April 2018, this gallery is housed in a 400 year old former warehouse in East Street, just a few metres away from St.Barbara Bastions and Lower Barrakka Gardens.
~700 ftW
Church, Historical place
Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, Valletta
4 min walk • The Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, also known as simply the Church of St Paul's Shipwreck, is a Roman Catholic parish church in Valletta, Malta. It is one of Valletta's oldest churches.
~900 ftNE
Church
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Valletta
5 min walk • The Church of St Mary Magdalene is a Roman Catholic church building in Valletta, Malta. The church, named after Jesus' companion Mary Magdalene, was part of the Magdalene asylum situated adjacent to the church.

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Which popular attractions are close to St Roque's Church?

Nearby attractions include Old University Building, Valletta (2 min walk), Church of St George, Valletta (2 min walk), Malta Postal Museum, Valletta (3 min walk), Monument to Sir Alexander Ball, Valletta (3 min walk).

How to get to St Roque's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Roque's Church:

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Kavallieri • Lines: 133 (2 min walk)
Nawfragju • Lines: 133 (2 min walk)