Santwarju tal-Madonna ta' Pinu
Diana75 Says: The Sanctuary tal-Madonna ta' Pinu is 700m away from the village of Gharb, on the western part of the Island of Gozo. The works for the sanctuary began in 1920 and the church was consecrated in 1932.The huge basilica of ta' Pinu with its 47-meter-high campanile is Malta’s...
Salvina: The Only Place In Town
steventilly Says: This was quoted as being the only place to eat in all of Gharb (certainly in terms of restaurants rather than cafes) After we'd eaten there we did see another one or two places (but I made no notes other than that). The food here was excellent though and we've no regrets...
Diana75 Says: Ta' Pinu is easily reachable from Victoria (Rabat) Bus Terminus. Buses no. 61 and 91 are covering the route both in summer and winter time.
steventilly Says: Festas always brighten up a town or village but I hink the colours used at Gharb were the nicest I'd seen. Certainly against the type of houses and other buildings in the village (and especilly the square) it made a very wonderful scene. If we go again next year I think i...
steventilly Says: The fireworks that they use at the Festa wouldn't be allowed in the UK. They're at eye level and spin round spitting out fire, smoke and debris into any crowd that is standing nearby. And it seems to be that people actually want to get hit by these things - they stand right...
Diana75 Says: Up to the Ghammar Hill which faces ta' Pinu are placed 14 remarkable marble statues representing the Via Crucis or Way of the Cross.Climbing to the top of the hill is a real try for all the pilgrims considering Gozo's burning sun, but it is also rewarding.Half away to the...
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Here's one of the churches two bell towers. It's decorated with the lights for the Festa as well as with some hangings. It was about midday and the bells were...
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Santwarju tal-Madonna ta' Pinu

Our Lady of Ta' Pinu Sanctuary, or Santwarju tal-Madonna ta' Pinu in Maltese, is the most popular Shrine on Gozo and lies within the perimeter of Gharb. What impresses the most of this sanctuary, are...
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Gharb is a village at the western side of Gozo, close to the natural wonders of Dwejra and the pilgrimage centre of Ta' Pinu. It is regarded as having one of the most picuresque village squares and......
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Gharb is probably one of the oldest Gozitan villages, where various archaeological excavations exposed the remains of Neolithic and Bronze Age settlements in the area. The Phoenicians were early...
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