Gozo’s Cathedral of the Assumption

The story behind the place

The Cathedral of the Assumption stands within the Cittadella in Victoria, Gozo. Its own history places the church at the centre of a long-lived religious site and describes its role as a cathedral. The exterior is built from warm limestone, with a tall central upper stage and curved shoulders above the entrance. A broad stairway leads towards the door. Look for the niche high in the facade and the triangular pediment above it. The famous illusion of a dome belongs to the painted interior, rather than an exterior dome.

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