Basilica of St Dominic, Valletta
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The Basilica of St Dominic (Malti: Il-Bażilika ta' San Duminku) or also known as the Basilica of Our Lady of Safe Haven and St Dominic is one of the three parish churches of Valletta, Malta. It is administered by the Dominican Order whose convent is located behind the church.[1]
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Basilica of St Dominic | |
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The Basilica and Matrix Parish church of Our Lady of Safe Haven and St Dominic | |
Bażilika u Parroċċa Matriċi tal-Madonna tal-Portu Salvu u ta' San Duminku | |
35°53′58.1″N 14°30′58.1″E | |
Location | Valletta, Malta |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | Website of the Basilica |
History | |
Status | Active |
Founded | 19 April 1571 |
Founder(s) | Damjan Taliana |
Dedication | Our Lady of Safe Heaven St Dominic of Guzman |
Consecrated | 15 October 1815 |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Conventual Parish |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Baroque |
Completed | 1815 |
Specifications | |
Number of domes | 9 |
Number of spires | 2 |
Administration | |
Archdiocese | Malta |
Parish | Valletta |
Clergy | |
Rector | Michael Camilleri |
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