Our Lady of the Grotto
Our Lady of the Grotto
4.5
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RMSab
8 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
This beautiful church has got stunning views of the city. It has a large courtyard too and a museum. We spent some time just enjoying the views and the peaceful tranquil courtyard and church. There is a hidden grotto just across the road which was also nice to see. Definitely a must see when in Mellieha!
Written March 11, 2024
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Leahbury
13 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Its very easy to miss this place, there's one small sign pointing down towards some steps.
But once you get down its a beautiful little shrine.
I'm not religious but it definitely has a calming feel about it. There's letters and prayers on the walls, I started to read a few but a lot of them were very sad and private so I quickly stopped.
Worth going in if youre walking by, you can be in and out in a few minutes.
But once you get down its a beautiful little shrine.
I'm not religious but it definitely has a calming feel about it. There's letters and prayers on the walls, I started to read a few but a lot of them were very sad and private so I quickly stopped.
Worth going in if youre walking by, you can be in and out in a few minutes.
Written October 17, 2021
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andycoldham
Crawley, UK1,059 contributions
Mar 2022
This grotto is easily missed but its on the main road from the village to the bay opposite the main church. There are 78 steps down to the grotto so its not suitable for anyone dodgy on their feet, Once inside there is a small place of worship, so be respectful and letters and photos from parishioners seeking divine help. One plus point is that it is free to visit.
Written March 31, 2022
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Clomandojo
Brandivy, France908 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The exterior is so promising that we were really happy to go inside! Unfortunately, as is often the case in Malta, the church was closed at 2 p.m. and did not reopen until 5 p.m.!!!!!
It was one more to add to our experiences of closed places of worship on the Island!
Definitely between those whose entry is paid and the others which are closed!!!!
One of our disappointments in Malta!
It was one more to add to our experiences of closed places of worship on the Island!
Definitely between those whose entry is paid and the others which are closed!!!!
One of our disappointments in Malta!
Written August 10, 2023
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KrisD_pl
Warsaw, Poland7,655 contributions
May 2019
Take steps down from the large church, cross the road and follow another set of steps and you will find this shrine cut in the limestone. White statue of Virgin Mary holding baby Jesus. Many miraculous interventions were attributed to the Lady of the Grotto and it became famous.
Written February 23, 2020
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GBJ-Cookies
South Shields, UK1,919 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Unfortunately we didn't get a chance to visit the church but spent a wonderful half hour in the crypt across the street.
Located deep underground we were met by the scent and glow of the candles, the sound of spring water flowing through and a woman gently whispering her prayers, there are notes and mementoes left for loved ones adorning the walls.
The whole experience was so spiritual and uplifting and gave us a moment of clarity and peacefulness.
Located deep underground we were met by the scent and glow of the candles, the sound of spring water flowing through and a woman gently whispering her prayers, there are notes and mementoes left for loved ones adorning the walls.
The whole experience was so spiritual and uplifting and gave us a moment of clarity and peacefulness.
Written November 22, 2023
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ANNA P
Sliema, Malta178 contributions
Sep 2020
Lovely building with a very peaceful atmosphere. It is dedicated to our Lady of Mellieha. Beautiful views! Interesting museum.
Written September 29, 2020
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Viviko
Surrey99 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Don't be fooled into thinking that the entrance down a hundred or so steps, will short cut you down the hill to Melleiha - it won't and you'll have to walk all the way up them again just to find yourself back on the same steep road once more.
Go anyway. It's quite haunting.
It's a natural spring grotto, small, intimate and covered with loving sentiments from peoples throughout the world praying for miracles and leaving momentoes of loved ones.
Touching stuff.
Go anyway. It's quite haunting.
It's a natural spring grotto, small, intimate and covered with loving sentiments from peoples throughout the world praying for miracles and leaving momentoes of loved ones.
Touching stuff.
Written July 23, 2015
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Urban_Fox_58
London, UK83 contributions
May 2017 • Couples
Were passing so went down the hundred or so steps. Not much to see if you aren't religious - nothing of any artistic or historic merit. Then back up the steps...
Written June 12, 2017
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willoliver
Edinburgh, UK40 contributions
Jul 2015 • Family
Climb down a long staircase to visit the shrine and say a prayer or light a candle for someone or just take a minute to meditate.
Written July 10, 2015
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How much to get in for seniors
Written November 29, 2018
I think we paid 5 euro each no charge for junior child
Written January 25, 2019
Bonjour , cette visite est - elle intéressante pour des enfants de 7 et 10 ans .Merci
Written February 2, 2018
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