St. Paul's Grotto
St. Paul's Grotto
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AliciaGaysonLawrence
County Dublin, Ireland772 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Visit the grotto where Paul stayed for 3 months after being ship wrecked in Malta. He had already performed miracles and he healing and was well received by the local residents.
Interesting trip to the Basilica, catacombs and grotto.
Interesting trip to the Basilica, catacombs and grotto.
Written 18 March 2024
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Matthew P
London, UK6,288 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
As you walk around trying not to bang your head, you get to realise how big the olace us. The time and manpower that was needed to cut into the stone to make the tunnels and rooms must have been large.
It's sad to think people had to dig out their own room to survive the bombing.
It's sad to think people had to dig out their own room to survive the bombing.
Written 25 May 2024
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Joseph P
London, UK97 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
First of all, this isn't the main catacombs attraction in the area (we thought it was when we arrived). Really interesting shrine and some interesting catacombs too- all connected so you didn't have to walk up and down all the time. Good for 60-90 minutes event
Written 22 June 2023
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Davide G
Palermo, Italy3,680 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Best attraction in Rabat. Impressive and very original. Advised a visit, just in summer better in late afternoon for avoiding heat.
Written 20 August 2023
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Nikki245
Enniskillen, UK421 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
This really towers over the piazza with incredible grandeur. A must see visit to complete your trip to this beautiful island.
Written 9 October 2019
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Libby450
London, UK4 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
Very moving to think that one of the Apostles lived in this cave and his work played a key role in the Christian journey of Malta. For me as a Christian it was the highlight of my visit to Malta
Written 20 September 2019
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rv15243
London, UK186 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Mdina and Rabat are a wonderful in all aspects. Arabic, English and Sicilian mixed and this underground is the percect combo deal.
Written 4 August 2019
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TonyC_Austin
Austin, TX370 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
The grotto is part of the Wignacourt Museum and the museum ticket also includes the grotto, catacombs, WW2 shelters. The grotto itself is a very austere area, though there are more elaborate alters adjacent to it.
Written 1 July 2019
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Mea37
Provo, UT565 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
St Paul's grotto is the site to see in Malta if you are a christian or if you are fascinated by christian history. This site is supposedly the cave that Paul took refuge in while shipwrecked on the island. He was bitten by a serpent and took refuge in this cave. It's really cool to see this cave and to think about the events that took place there. You can read about Paul's journey in the book of Acts from the New Testament of the Holy Bible. The actual grotto is pretty cool and there's a special feeling there. The museum is also worth seeing with some cool catholic artifacts and paintings. I've been to Malta twice and both times and made sure to visit this area of Malta because of the history.
Written 29 April 2019
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xavier911
293 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
I don't know why they list St. Paul's Catacombs, Grotto & Museum separately because they're all in the same place and one ticket gets you into all three. They are extremely proud that several popes have visited and you'll see this in the Grotto - several pictures and tributes to Pope John Paul. It's very relaxing and enjoyable since you can rest after visiting the catacombs.
Written 1 April 2016
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Provavelmente você esteve nas catacumbas de São Paulo e não na gruta que fica abaixo da igreja, são coisas diferentes e muita gente confunde.
Written 11 September 2018
5 euros I think, verycheap. Enjoy
Written 20 July 2017
Where is the painting that st.paul did of the madonna?
Written 27 January 2017
As already say I don't know of any painting made by St Paul's of the Madonna. I only know of a painting by St Luke but that's in Roma. Maybe you can send a picture of it
Written 27 January 2017
Where is the painting that paul did of the Madonna???
Written 27 January 2017
never heard of it . Heard of one made by St Luke but not by St Paul's
Written 27 January 2017
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