~MALTA~ FLORIANA
Hi everyone :) Today we are in Floriana .Floriana is a suburb of the capital city Valletta .We start at the Aragotti Garden .Here you can see a big part of the islands and the harbours .You also have spectacular views of the botanic gardens below .We then go to Sarria Road .Here you can see the 17th Century old Aqueduct Tower ,the Neo-Gothic Robert Samut Hall and the Sarria church .We cross the road ,go to the spectacular Mall Gardens and go to the Granaries .This huge square in-front of San Publiju parish church has soil grain storage caps .In the past ,the Knights used to store wheat here .We also go near the impressive parish church .After we go near the busy St Anne's Road .This Road leads up to the capital and is lined with a shopping arcade and bars. Finally we finish near the statue of Pietro Poala Floriani, the architect which Floriana is named after and who built the bastions nearby .Enjoy :)
MALTA: Floriana Gardens - Argotti and The Mall
MALTA: Floriana - Argotti Gardens and The Mall
Floriana is a suburb of the Capital City, Valletta. We've highlighted two gardens: Argotti Gardens and The Mall We also show a few nearby interesting buildings and the Parish Church.
Argotti Gardens:
Built by Don Emmanuel Pinto and in 1741 it was taken over and embellished by Bailiff Ignatius de Argote et Gusman. The Gardens feature many rare trees, plants and arrays of botanic species. Below the Argotti Gardens there's St Philips Garden which features a 3-tier fountain built by GM Pinto in 1751 and was originally placed in the Palace Square, Valletta.
The Mall:
Built by GM Lascaris Gastellian in 1656. It was converted into a public garden in 1805 by Sir Alexandar Ball. The Mall features ponds, trees and several monuments of prominent Maltese personalities. The Gardens feature many rare trees, plants and of botanic species.
We also show some nearby buildings:
THE SARRIA CHURCH: Present church was built and enlarged by GM N. Cottoner in 1676.
THE GRANARIES: Built in the 17th Century and were used for storage of grain. Major festivities are held here.
St Publius Parish Church:
Built in mid 1700's. The church was badly damaged during the war and parts of it had to be rebuilt. The beautiful titular statue of St Publius, who was the first Bishop of Malta and was made in 1815.
Robert Sammut Hall:
Robert Sammut Hall - a former Wesleyan Church (1883)
Wignacourt Water Tower:
Wignacourt Water Tower built in 1615 by GM Alof de Wignacourt
Music Lil Manwel Cilia by Manwel Casha from his CD album Neon
Photos by Choy Hong (Jasmine) Grech
Video by Alfred and Jasmine Grech, Mosta, Malta.
© jasalf5959 - 2009
'Lourdes' Chapel Floriana MALTA
Shireburn sponsors restoration at Sarria Church
In commemoration of their 30th Anniversary, Shireburn Software has sponsored the restoration of Mattia Preti's Sarria Immaculate Conception. The project, managed by Din l-Art Helwa (DLH), is being carried out also on the occasion of the 400th Anniversary of the birth of Mattia Preti, the official artist of the Order of St John.
Shireburn's directors felt that it was fitting to mark the company's important 30th anniversary milestone by contributing to Malta's heritage and leaving behind a permanent masterpiece that will be enjoyed for years to come. This initiative forms part of Shireburn's CSR strategy to continue to invest back into the society in which it operates, more so this being their 30th year in operation.
Simone Mizzi speaking for DLH said the organisation was extremely grateful to Shireburn Software for recognising the enormous value of Sarria's Titular Immaculate Conception and for the generous support that has made its restoration possible.
The painting had suffered from neglect over time, and its canvas had separated from its stretcher frame. Acting with the support of the Superintendence of Cultural heritage, Dr Anthony Pace, Din l-Art Helwa was able to take emergency action and intervene thus saving it from collapsing. The restoration work was commissioned to Giuseppe Mantella Restauri. Dott Giuseppe Mantella has restored many other Mattia Preti's in Malta including the lunette in St John's Co Cathedral.
DLH plan to put the restored titular painting back into its place over Sarria's main altar in time for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on the 8th December, while work will continue on its massive stone carved frame in January 2014.
The Sarria Immaculate Conception is unique and rare in that it captures on canvas the symbolic victory over the plague in Malta, and of good over evil. The Virgin stands surrounded by angels over a background of boats that ferry the sick from Lazaretto over to Valletta. Above her figure, God the Father and the Divine Spirit, all look down at the triumph of good over evil. Archangels surround the virgin who, victorious, return their shields to their scabbards.
(Peal 7) (Plenum) Bells of St. Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarely use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg.
The rarely used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi
The small peal bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 4th big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 3rd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 2nd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli
(Peal 1) (Plenum) (Video) Bells of St. Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarly use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg.
The rarely used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi
The small peal bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 4th big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 3rd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 2nd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli
(Peal 6) (Plenum) Bells of St. Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarly use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg.
The rarely used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi
The small peal bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 4th big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 3rd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 2nd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli
The Granaries, Floriana
Publius Square in Floriana just outside the fortified city of Valetta in Malta. The square is the site that stages the MTV Malta Special Isle of MTV. The event hosted among others the talents of Lady GaGa, Enrique Iglesias, Black Eyed Peas, Scissor Sisters, Kid Rock, Snoop Dog, Far East Movement and LMFAO.
Mota Simulation (2015) 3,2,1 - Floriana Sarria Marija Immakulata Kunċizzjoni - 3 Qniepen / 2
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Simulation Solemnity Peal - 3, 2, 1
Photo - Interior's Church
This church has three bells.
The bells cast by:
1st: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - FA4 - F''
2nd: Leotta - 1829 - MIb4 - ES''
3rd big bell: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - DO4 - C''
Audio - Zoom H2n
Media Production © 2015 Copyright Rayden Mizzi
(Peal 4) (Santus) Bells of St. Publius Parish Church at Floriana, Malta.
Photo - Big bell
This church has 8 bells; 5 of peal, 2 of clock and 1 bell rarly use.The mass of big bell is about 4000kg.
The rarely used bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi
The small peal bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 4th big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 3rd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The 2nd big bell is founded by Gulju Cauchi
The big bell is founded by Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli
Hamrun to Santa Venera, July 2018
Walking from Hamrun to Santa Venera along St. Joseph High Street on a hot Sunday afternoon, visiting a number of interesting locations on the way.
We pass through the hill of Atocia, in the area behind St. Gaetan Parish Church, and stop to admire the old church known as Tas-Samra (1630) [1:45]. An artillery battery was built on this hill, in front if the church, to keep watch over Valletta during the French blockade of 1798-1800. Two cannon used during the uprising have been placed in front of Tas-Samra church. We also walk along St. Gaetan Street and in front of the second of three water inspection towers linked to the aqueduct built by Grand Master Wignacourt in the 17th century [2:25]. We pass by the first of these towers in Santa Venera later on in this walk [5:11] (the third tower is in Floriana, directly in front of Sarria Church). We also visit a number of other churches in Hamrun and Santa Venera and enter Romeo Romano Gardens [7:05], that are like a small oasis in the hustle and bustle of this heavily built-up area. Back in Hamrun we walk along Old Railway Street and peep at the former train station inside what is today the Hamrun Scouts headquarters [10:03].
Music played by the Orchestra of Radio Luxembourg - Robert Schumann's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Opus 54, Third Movement, Allegro vivace.
Wignacourt Fountain (1615).
400 year old Wignacourt Fountain going to ruins
The historic Wignacourt Fountain at St Philip Garden in Floriana, originally located at Palace Square, Valletta, was the first fountain erected after the building of the Wignacourt aqueduct; it was inaugurated during Eastertide, on April 21, 1615. This beautiful and historic fountain was moved by the British military to St Philip Gardens so the Palace Square could be used for military parades.
The Wignacourt Fountain features a large circular basin with three superimposed seashells - like shaped basins, each one smaller than the one below it, supported on a cone-shaped pedestal with four dolphins with upturned tails, or rather what is still left of them. The total neglect is evident by the presence of a number of Cypress saplings 'nursed' inside the lower sea shell -like basin
Regrettably, while MEPA had scheduled the Wignacourt fountain as a Grade 1 national monument in 2008, evidently, it has been neglected and left in a pitiful state, to be defaced by corrosion and eventually crumble.
A similar fate is shared by the other historic Wignacourt Tower fountain, opposite Sarria Church, Floriana.
Restoration works are urgently needed to save these historic fountains from further damage before it is too late.
Joe Morana
5 December 2011
Floriana Sarria Marija Immakulata Kunċizzjoni - Żjara 2014 - Ritratti tal-Knisja Minn Ġewwa / 3
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This video shows photos of this church. This video have some updates for photos.
This church has 3 bells.
The bells cast by:
1st: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - FA4 - F''
2nd: Leotta - 1829 - MIb4 - ES''
3rd big bell: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - DO4 - C''
Audio - Zoom H2n
Media Production © 2014 Copyright Rayden Mizzi
Mota Simulation (2015) 1,2,3 - Floriana Sarria Marija Immakulata Kunċizzjoni - 3 Qniepen / 1
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Simulation Solemnity Peal - 1, 2, 3
This church has three bells.
The bells cast by:
1st: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - FA4 - F''
2nd: Leotta - 1829 - MIb4 - ES''
3rd big bell: Gulju Cauchi - 1888 - DO4 - C''
Audio - Zoom H2n
Media Production © 2015 Copyright Rayden Mizzi
Centenary Bells
Marc ta' James Chappell fl-okkazjoni tal-100 sena tal-qniepen tal-Proto-Parrocca u Kolleggjata ta' San Pawl tar-Rabat. Iddoqq il-Banda Konti Ruggieru.
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Marc composed by James Chappell for the occasion of the 100 years of the bells of the Proto-Parish of the Collegiate of St Paul in Rabat, Malta. Performed by the Count Roger Band of Rabat.
Wignacourt Fountain (1615) III.AVI (with music)
400 year old Wignacourt Fountain going to ruins
The historic Wignacourt Fountain at St Philip Garden in Floriana, originally located on Palace Square, Valletta, was the first fountain erected after the building of the Wignacourt aqueduct; it was inaugurated during Eastertide, on April 21, 1615. This beautiful and historic fountain was moved by the British military to St Philip Gardens so the Palace Square could be used for military parades.
The Wignacourt Fountain features a large circular basin with three superimposed seashells - like shaped basins, each one smaller than the one below it, supported on a cone-shaped pedestal with four dolphins with upturned tails, or rather what is still left of them. The total neglect is evident by the presence of a number of Cypress saplings 'nursed' inside the lower sea shell -like basin
Regrettably, while MEPA had scheduled the Wignacourt fountain as a Grade 1 national monument in 2008, evidently, it has been neglected and left in a pitiful state, to be defaced by corrosion and eventually crumble.
A similar fate is shared by the other historic Wignacourt Tower fountain, opposite Sarria Church, Floriana.
Restoration works are urgently needed to save these historic fountains from further damage before it is too late.
Joe Morana
5 December 2011
(Peal 12) (Plenum) Bells of St. George Parish Church at Qormi, Malta.
Photo - Big bell
This church has 7 bells, 5 of peal and 2 of clock. The big bell weighs 4,000kg and it is the only russian bell in Malta.
The small peal bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi in 1862
The 4th big peal bell is founded by Carlo Moreni in 1840
The 3rd big peal bell is founded by Alfonsu Dimech in 1736
The 2nd big peal bell is founded by Ġulju Cauchi in 1878
The big peal bell is founded by Litex in 2001
The small clock bell is founded by Salvu Cauchi in 1850
The big clock bell is founded by Ġulju Cauchi and brothers in 1872
'The Plague 1813: Wills and Inventories' Lecture by Vincent Peresso
'The Plague 1813: Wills and Inventories'
Lecture by Vincent Peresso
Held on, 4th April 2019 at Sarria Church, Floriana
The lecture was based on original documents uncovered by Vincent during his research in various archives on several issues of the era and how life went on despite the difficult times.
Mota 3 (2012 - 2,3,4,5,6) - Floriana San Publiju - Festa Titulari - 5 Qniepen / 51
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Playlist - Interior's Parish Church Photography -
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Mota 3 / 4 - Qabel il-Quddiesa Pontifikali - f'Jum il-Festa ta' San Publiju - 2012
Peal 3 / 4 - Before the Pontifical Mass - Feast Day of St. Publius - 2012
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This church has eight bells:
Two bells for clock
Six bells for peal but use five bells.
The bells cast by:
Salvatore Cauchi - 1868
Guliano Cauchi - 1880
Guliano Cauchi - 1880
Guliano Cauchi - 1879
Guliano Cauchi - 1877
Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli - 1954
The clock bell - Ship Bells
Note of Peal Bells:
RE4 - D''
LAb3 - AS'
FA#3 - FIS'
MIb3 - ES'
DO#3 - CIS'
LA2 - A°
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Photo - Belfry
Audio - Zoom H2n
Recording - Rayden Mizzi
Media Production © 2012 Copyright Rayden Mizzi
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Mota Wara l-Quddiesa 2011 - 1,2,3,4,5,6 - Floriana San Publiju - Qassis/Patri Ġdid - 6 Qniepen / 25
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Playlist - Interior's Parish Church Photography -
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Mota Solenni - Wara l-Quddiesa Kantata - f'Jum il-Pusses ta' Patri Ġdid - 2011
Solemn Peal - After the High Mass - New Priest Day - 2011
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This church has eight bells:
Two bells for clock
Six bells for peal but use five bells.
The bells cast by:
Salvatore Cauchi - 1868
Guliano Cauchi - 1880
Guliano Cauchi - 1880
Guliano Cauchi - 1879
Guliano Cauchi - 1877
Giuseppe Cappozutto of Napoli - 1954
The clock bell - Ship Bells
Note of Peal Bells:
RE4 - D''
LAb3 - AS'
FA#3 - FIS'
MIb3 - ES'
DO#3 - CIS'
LA2 - A°
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Photo - Big Bell
Audio - DCR - SX30
Recording - Rayden Mizzi
Media Production © 2011 Copyright Rayden Mizzi
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#FlorianaBells #MaltaCulture #RaydenMizzi