Europe Explored » assumption of our lady https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Mosta Dome – the third largest unsupported dome in the World | Malta https://europeexplored.com/2011/03/28/mosta-dome-the-third-largest-unsupported-dome-in-the-world-malta/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/03/28/mosta-dome-the-third-largest-unsupported-dome-in-the-world-malta/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:16:32 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=2931 In the heart of the island of Malta you can find city of Mosta, which is one of the areas with the longest history. It is a small and very nice city with just 17,000 inhabitants and full of historical monuments. Since it is not overcrowded with tourists, you can enjoy a clean and unspoiled […]

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In the heart of the island of Malta you can find city of Mosta, which is one of the areas with the longest history. It is a small and very nice city with just 17,000 inhabitants and full of historical monuments. Since it is not overcrowded with tourists, you can enjoy a clean and unspoiled Maltese culture here.

Mosta Dome, Malta
Mosta Dome, Malta by Väsk

Mosta is a peaceful city where you should spend at least few days of your holidays. Although it’s far away of the sea, this “lack” is replaced by the great number of monuments, the city look, nice atmosphere, many restaurants, shopping and entertainment centres. Mosta can be regarded as a quiet place, perfect for relaxing. On the streets you meet mainly Maltese, therefore the life here is not adapted to the hectic tourist style. Mosta is famous for a popular Beer Festival, which is regularly organized each summer. On the streets you can hear modern music and see the people dancing and the whole atmosphere is really unforgettable.

The symbol of Mosta is monumental parish Church of the Assumption of Our Lady known as Mosta Dome or simply Rotunda. It is the work of George Grognet de Vasse – the Maltese architect of French origin, who was inspired by the Roman Pantheon. The building is clearly visible from almost all parts of the island. It is the fourth largest dome in Europe and the third largest unsupported dome in the World.

Construction of Mosta Dome on main square began in 1833 and was completed about forty years later. The building was associated with many problems – perhaps the biggest problem and the most hated by the people was its circular ground plan, because the church looked like a pagan or a mosque. Mosta Dome began to be built as a shell over the older church, which was during the construction normally in operation until 1860. Another problem was lack of funding, therefore cupola was established without scaffolding.

At the entrance to the Mosta Dome you will be amazed of richly decorated interior. Ceiling is very similar, and similarly impressive as in the Roman Pantheon. Very beautiful is especially the main altar and paintings by renowned Maltese painter Giuseppe Cali.

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Jindřichův Hradec – unique Gothic and Renaissance town in Czech republic https://europeexplored.com/2010/08/23/jindrichuv-hradec-unique-gothic-and-renaissance-town-in-czech-republic/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/08/23/jindrichuv-hradec-unique-gothic-and-renaissance-town-in-czech-republic/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:14:34 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=1277 Jindřichův Hradec is an unique Gothic and Renaissance town situated in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, above Vajgar lake. The town is one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Czech republic. Its center has been declared a historical conservation area for its exquisite historical, architectural, and cultural sights. The surrounding […]

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Jindřichův Hradec is an unique Gothic and Renaissance town situated in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, above Vajgar lake. The town is one of the most significant tourist destinations in the Czech republic. Its center has been declared a historical conservation area for its exquisite historical, architectural, and cultural sights.

The surrounding wooded hills and countless natural lakes provide ideal opportunities for recreation. The Castle is the third largest in Czech republic, after castle in Prague and in Český Krumlov.

Main sights in Jindřichův Hradec

  • Castle and Chateau – The 3rd largest castle complex
  • Medieval Centre
  • Church of the Assumption of our Lady
  • Church of St John the Baptist – 600-year-old extensive decorative frescos
  • Narrow-gauge Railway – only 0,76m wide
  • Mechanical Nativity Scene – The world’s largest mechanized nativity scene
  • National Museum of Photography – The former Jesuit college from 1594
  • District Museum – The former Jesuit seminary


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