Chris_at_Work's Most Recent Photosynths

Couvre Porte, Vittoriosa, Malta

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:19:55 Z

"The entrance to Birgu was through the Couvre Porte, a series of three gates located within a fortified perimiter. The Couvre Porte was a complex system of gateways through which one could gain access into Vittoriosa. Three fine early eighteenth century gateways are most impressive. The Advanced Gate of 1722 is ornamented with some of the most impressive carvings on the island, though many were damaged by the egalitarian fervour of the Revolutionary French in 1798. The Couvre Porte (1723) is graceful whilst the Gate of Provence (1727) is plainer."

Main Altar, Co-Cathedral of St. John, Malta

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:09:08 Z

"The Co-Cathedral of St. John served as the Conventual Church of the Knights of St. John. The church ceiling is adorned by paintings of Mattia Preti illustrating the birth, life and death of St. John the Baptist. The titular scupture shows the Baptism of Christ by St. John the Baptist and it is the work of the Roman scultor, Giuseppe Mazzuoli. A synth of the facade of the church can be seen on http://photosynth.net/view.aspx?cid=95af7628-238a-4404-aa34-8d4b2e5d4b37 Photos taken with permission of St. John's Co-Cathedral Foundation. © Copyright St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation 2010"

Niaws Over 1 year ago

Fantastic synth :) Never had the opportunity to notice all this detailed at the Co-Cathedral. Keep up the good work.

St. John's Co-Cathedral Facade, Valletta, Malta

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 14:38:47 Z

"The facade of the Co-Cathedral was built on the designs of the Maltese Architect, Gerolomo Cassar. This facade is in mannerist style and its austerity contrasts a lot with its baroque interior"

Fort St. Angelo, Malta

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 11:00:20 Z

"The origins of Fort St. Angelo date back the late Middle Ages when it was known as Castrum Maris (Castle by the sea). It was chosen by the Knights of St. John as their first headquarters in Malta. It played a pivotal role in the Siege of 1565. After the siege it was rebuilt by the knights and when the British came to Malta it became their naval headquarters and it was known by the name of HMS. St. Angelo. After the British left in 1979 it was abandoned except a small part of it which was given to the knights of St. John. Currently it is under restoration."

Neapolitan Crib, Malta

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:37:23 Z

"This is Neapolitan Crib iss mounted in the Co-Cathedral of St. John, Malta"

Ta' Braxia Cemetery, Blata l-Bajda, Malta

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:36:49 Z

"Ta' Braxia or Braxja is a cemetery found in Blata l-Bajda in the outskirts of Hamrun. This cemetery dates back the second half of the 19th century and it is neogothic style which was very popular during that period. The chapel is found in the central part of the cemetery. In this cemetery the burials belong to different religions including catholic, protestant and orthodox burials. The nationalities buried include germans, british, maltese, irish."

St. Martin's Chapel, Bahrija

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 01:29:59 Z

"The Chapel of St. Martin was constructed in the late 1980s in Bahrija to replace the old chapel as a result of the population growth of the Village."

Addolorata Cemetery, Malta

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:28:06 Z

"The Addolorata Cemetery dates back the latter half of the 19th Century. It was designed by Emanuel Galizia in Neo-Gothic Style. It is the largest cemetery in Malta. In the central part of the cemetery there is a chapel depicted in this photosynth."

Chris_at_Work Over 1 year ago

Thanks for your comments.

View from Tarxien

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 06:46:13 Z

"Tarxien is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Malta. The area is characterised by a number of churches and chapels."

Shail Over 1 year ago

beautiful city!!

Il-Qlejgha tal-Bahrija, Malta

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:38:57 Z

"Il-Qlejgha tal-Bahrija is a Bronze Age Settlement in the northern part of Malta. It is located on an inaccessible hill top for defensive purposes."