The Church of Our Lady of Liesse is a church in Valletta, Malta. The church was built in 1740 on the site of a 17th-century church. The cupola was built to the design of the Maltese architect Francesc
View of the Church of Our Lady of Liesse
The façade of the first Church of Our Lady of Liesse, seen on the left
View of the church in Valletta
Aerial view of the church
The Grand Harbour, also known as the Port of Valletta, is a natural harbour on the island of Malta. It has been substantially modified over the years with extensive docks, wharves, and fortifications.
Church of Our Lady of Liesse
…of a 17th-century church. The cupola was built to the design of the Maltese architect Francesco Zammit. The church is located on the waterfront of the Grand Harbour, close to Lascaris Battery and the site of the fish market. It is especially venerated by the people of the port area. The first stone of the Church…
The Grand Harbour from above
View of the Grand Harbour looking towards the sea
The Grand Harbour in 1750
HMS Rodney in the harbour during the Allied invasion of Sicily.