Rotunda of Xewkija

A distinct landmark on the Maltese island of Gozo, the Rotunda of Xewkija was modeled after Venice’s Santa Maria della Salute and built around a too-small 17th-century church. Funded and constructed by local parishioners, this church, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, was consecrated in 1978, 26 years after the first stone was laid. Visitors can admire the impressive architecture, which reflects the dedication and communal effort of the local community, and explore the interior that honors its patron saint.