THE ADDOLORATA CEMETERY

The Addolorata Cemetery and Chapel were designed by Architect Emanuele Luigi Galizia, who also built the Turkish Cemetery in Marsa. With its intricate stone carving, monuments neo-Gothic chapel soaring from what was once a prehistoric burial ground, the Addolorata Cemetery is one of the wonders of Maltese architectural heritage and is also considered one of the great cemeteries of the world.

Credit: Jake S. Haseldine

If you’re interested in learning about the history and design of this cemetery, as well as its wonderful use of the landscape the FAA is organising a unique two-hour tour with experts Prof Conrad Thake and Dr. Mark Sagona on Saturday 29th April starting at 10.45am.

Where: Addolorata Cemetery Entrance

For more information visit: Flimkien għal Ambjent Aħjar’s website.