Carmelite Priory Mdina, Island of Malta, Malta
4.5 (163 reviews) Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #6 in Mdina Speciality Museums
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The Carmelite friars resident at the historical Priory in Mdina invite you to experience both the spiritual and the daily way of life in this spectacular 17th century priory. The Carmelite Priory offers the unique opportunity of visiting various rooms that include a decorative refectory, an authentic kitchen, a typical friars cell, as well as a sober oratory, amongst others to get a taste of the spiritual, artistic, historical and cultural heritage of Carmelites. The impressive church also forms part of the same visit. The visit is always guided by a resident friar or by a "Friend of the Priory" The Carmelite Priory is the first priory in Malta to be open to visitors in an attempt to share with contemporary people the Carmelite heritage handed down to us from one generation to the other. Carmelite friars living here share their lifestyle with visitors who wish to pay a visit in the historical spaces, or to spend days of recollection, organise spiritual and cultural events, or participate in the courses organised by the Carmelite Institute Malta at the Priory in conjunction with the Faculty of Theology at University of Malta and the Pastoral Formation Institute.
Address
Villegaignon Street Kunvent tal-Karmnu, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1190 Malta
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Website
http://www.carmelitepriory.org/
Working hours
Monday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 21:41
User Ratings
4.5 based on (163 reviews)
Reviews
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5Patrick O 5:00 PM Mar 3, 2023
Beautiful place for a Quick Look!
We were walking through Mdina and we stuck our head into the priory for a quick look as the door was open, There is a beautiful main alter and several side altars all ornately decorated. The ceiling has beautiful paintings and the organ is magnificent as well. The stature of Mary and Jesus is beautiful. Remember it is a place of worship so be sure to be respectful. It is worth seeing the interior and you will be amazed.
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4BroLucius 5:00 PM Oct 24, 2021
Carmelite Priory Church, beautiful interior
More than halfway down the main Mdina City walkway, on the left, you see the attractive Camerlite Priory Church and its belltower. Unlike the cathedral, there is no entry charge for this beautiful building. The ceiling is covered in painted frescos on a pale blue background. The altar is graced by five enormous candles. The side chapels contain further statues and paintings of religious figures. It is an impressive interior.
