Mosta Rotunda

About

Famous for its huge dome and a miraculous unexploded wwii bomb.

Why go

• Holds one of the most amazing secrets you've ever heard
• A powerful symbol of faith, resilience, and history
• You feel its story

Must try

• See the replica of the bomb inside the church
• Visit the air-raid shelters beneath the building
• Climb to see the dome up close

Pro tips

• Easily accessible from valletta (approx. 25 minutes by bus)
• Download the audio tour onto your smartphone
• Easy stop between places

Good to know

• A german bomb pierced the dome and fell inside during a service
• Bomb fell through the dome during mass and did not explode
• Entry ticket required to see dome and crypt

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (13929 reviews)

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