OKAY, HERE’S THE STORY

Set the scene.

Xewkija’s Rotunda is a comparatively young church beside many of Gozo’s older religious buildings. Its circular form and large dome dominate the village.

Here’s the twist.

Scale is part of the experience: the exterior announces a landmark, while the interior brings the community’s work and worship into one space.

Why it still matters.

Avoid treating every dome as the same story. Xewkija, Mosta and Gozo’s Cathedral each offer a different lesson in structure and design.

🧠 One to think about +

What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.