Sights · Our pick in Malta
Ta’ Pinu Basilica
Gozo’s shrine
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Image courtesy of © Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Ta’ Pinu Basilica
The Ta’ Pinu Sanctuary, on Triq Ta’ Pinu outside Għarb, is the national shrine of Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu and a place of pilgrimage for the whole of Malta (tapinu.org). Dress modestly.
Why it's on our list
- National shrine
- In open countryside
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Ta’ Pinu Basilica before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Ta’ Pinu Basilica, as the crow flies.
- Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz1.2 km15 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Ta’ Pinu Basilica are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ċirkewwa (Gozo ferry)13 kmCar or taxi 31 min
- Golden Bay18 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Mdina26 kmCar or taxi 57 min