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Valletta Black Friars: Hidden Oratories and Treasures
4.9
88 Ratings
Valletta
Discover Valletta’s hidden gems: explore ancient oratories, the Silver Room, and a stunning basilica. Unveil treasures unseen for centuries.
Discover Valletta’s hidden gems: explore ancient oratories, the Silver Room, and a stunning basilica. Unveil treasures unseen for centuries.
Duration:
45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Valletta Black Friars Experience - The Valletta Black Friars Experience recounts the lives of the Dominican Community in Valletta, in a place whereby over the course of 450 years of human struggle, a significant part of Valletta’s history has been written as well as events which could have shaped the world as we know it. Gain access to places…
- Valletta Black Friars Experience - The Valletta Black Friars Experience recounts the lives of the Dominican Community in Valletta, in a place whereby over the course of 450 years of human struggle, a significant part of Valletta’s history has been written as well as events which could have shaped the world as we know it. Gain access to places which have been closed for hundreds of years and precious artefacts that few have laid their eyes on. Hear the stories of the brotherhoods born from within the Dominican Order and much more.
What's Included
- Entrance Fee
- Entrance Fee
Additional Information
Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta’s crown jewels. The attraction offers you the possibility to visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years, a visit to the Sacristy and the Silver Room with treasures hidden from sight for centuries and finally the Basilica of Our…
Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta’s crown jewels. The attraction offers you the possibility to visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years, a visit to the Sacristy and the Silver Room with treasures hidden from sight for centuries and finally the Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St. Dominic, a masterpiece of architecture adorned by exquisite works of art second to none.
Location
Valletta Black Friars Experience
St. Dominic Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(88 Ratings)
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Backpacker798582
Jun 24, 2025
Beautiful beyond comprehension - Do not skip this!! This place literally brought me to tears- I've never been anywhere so beautiful. Not only did this cathedral house some of the most beautiful paintings I've ever seen, but every square inch is decorated with such intricate care and devotion. Walking through the cathedral just dwarfs you- you feel so small in such a powerful way- it's very hard to explain. You just have to see it for yourself. Save a little money by getting a combo ticket for both Valletta Black Friars + St. Catherine's Monastery Mysterium Fidei- this was an unforgettable experience. The music, the atmosphere, everything. And thank you to the staff, who were very friendly and accommodating as well- I'm sorry you most likely saw me crying on the CCTV! I'm a very emotional person 😂 This was one of our favorite parts of our short trip to Malta and we were very grateful to have seen it :)
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Amcapanama
Jun 21, 2025
The must see exhibit in Valletta at the Dominican Church - The exhibit of the church complex is fantastic. They opened the whole church to the public and are explaining what each altar means and why every saint is important. The craftsmanship and the creativity of every altar, ceiling and floor is beyond expectations. Very important to note how many of the artists are Maltese and the very positive influence received from artists in other European countries where the Catholic Church is dominant.
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Departure17373695538
Jun 12, 2025
Absolutely recommended - Very nice church with lots of highlights to look at. The entrance fee is mostly reinvested to preserve and restore the structure.
There is the option to buy a combo ticket to the Monastery & Secret Gardens, with admission to both attractions being cheaper.
Staff very friendly and helpful, also gave us tips for local restaurants with good cuisine where we were also absolutely delighted
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N1405oolukem
Jun 6, 2025
Serious Decorating Ideas - Amazing place, nestled in Valletta. Very enjoyable and authentic, idyllic and quiet. Staff very helpful and friendly.
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193sabeenaa
May 23, 2025
Great visit - The interior is just stunning ! Beautiful and well worth the visit . It was a rainy day and a perfect way to while away a few hours in the peaceful surroundings. Also really recommend the convent
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Tony_h_soton
May 22, 2025
A quick stop but worth it - If you enjoy visiting churches and cathedrals for the interesting history and the ornate artworks then this is a quick, low cost stop that is worth the visit. There are only 3 rooms but we had it to ourselves and so, unlike in the main cathedral, we weren’t jostling to see interesting details. Very refreshing in a city as crowded as Valletta.
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V5915gxscottb
May 22, 2025
Well worth a visit - Very interesting and informative about what life was like then.How the Nuns devoted themselves to servis is incredible.
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Camper24850643319
May 18, 2025
A Great Place to Visit - Would highly recommend. - I was keen to check out the Black Friers experience because the reviews were so good, bought a joint ticket for Mysterium Fidei Monastery which is only a couple of streets away.
First of all the whole place has a reverent atmosphere, which can often be lost where there are large numbers of visitors in my experience. The staff are very helpful and have a warmth when dealing with visitors.
The Church was for me the best that I visited in Malta, the art work was more modern than that of St John’s Cathedral but for me had real depth.
The displays were very informative and well presented.
The nearby Monastery Mysterium Fidei was easily found since it was only two streets away. This is a place of real atmosphere, the displays are simple but well presented.
The whole experience was really informative and gave a great feel for the recent history of the Dominican Order in Malta. I would highly recommend a visit.
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Kevin
May 15, 2025
Well worth a visit - What a great exhibition. Well thought out and executed. Extremely helpful staff. It is worth paying the extra and visiting the secret garden, which is a 2-3 minute walk away. We really enjoyed our visit.
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Clio1130
May 15, 2025
A beautiful religious place - Few religious sites can be visited in the afternoon; this visit is possible. The exhibits are beautiful, the paintings sometimes amazing. In the church there is a very calming atmosphere, and one is impressed by the domes and statues.
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