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Sunday, 16 January 2011

Wayside Chapels (6) – The Nativity Of Our Lady at Fiddien

I could not find much information about this chapel except that a small church was built in the area in 1550 which remained closed for many years. The present chapel was re-built on the same site in 1615 by Gregorio Xerri and his wife. These days prayer meetings are held in the chapel.

A Drive in the Countryside (2)-1        A Drive in the Countryside (5)-1

A Drive in the Countryside (3)-1

 

The area where this chapel is situated is known as Tas-Salib (salib is cross in Maltese) because of the stone cross on a column situated just a few paces away.

A Drive in the Countryside (6)-1

The Tas-Salib area forms part of the beautiful, unspoilt valley of Fiddien. Fiddien is still a rural back-water with scattered farms and fertile fields. It is a place where silence reigns, broken only by the cheerful twittering of birds and the occasional distant yapping of farm-dogs.

 

A Drive in the Countryside (7)-1

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11 comments:

  1. cieldequimper16 January 2011 at 18:30

    Such perfect architecture, simple as I like it. And what superb location.

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  2. k.a. photography16 January 2011 at 21:40

    Beautiful chapel in a magnificent place!!!

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  3. Genie -- Paris and Beyond16 January 2011 at 22:32

    I am always amazed at the age of buildings and artifacts in Malta... Imagine, reconstruction in 1615, almost 500 years ago.

    The landscape is lovely and I like your description of "silence" in the valley of Fiddien.

    Bisous,
    Genie

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  4. Victoria17 January 2011 at 02:01

    Hi Loree..phenomenal photos..such beauty and awe! I adore every spotlight you share with us all..such a treat!You are a wonderful spirit..and my visits here always inpsire and ignite..I think you are Malta's..Angel-Guardian-Patron Saint!
    Shine on!
    Kiki

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  5. Anonymous17 January 2011 at 10:11

    Beautiful.... have to visit Malta.... someday :)

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  6. jane18 January 2011 at 17:36

    so pretty. wish i could be there now!
    xxx

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  7. Gattina19 January 2011 at 06:32

    Nice little chapel !

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  8. Champagne Macarons21 January 2011 at 05:52

    Beautiful architecture. As an architecture and design student, I really love and appreciate this post.
    xoxo, B

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  9. Julie@beingRUBY21 January 2011 at 14:28

    Fabulous shots Loree and I love the treatment you have given them. The bluey green makes it seem more isolated in some way... which is fitting as the building style is quite austere...

    Thanks for sharing your Malta with me.. hope you have a wonderful weekend.. ciao xxx Julie

    PS thanks for lovely comment

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  10. Diane AZ21 January 2011 at 21:23

    Gorgeous chapel and location and I like the cross on the column too.

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  11. Anonymous22 January 2011 at 15:01

    I wish I could have have a home made out of those wonderful stones!! Have a wonderful day ~ xox Alexandra

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