The pictures shown on this page were shot from country lanes that link one of Malta's newest towns, Santa Lucia, with Gudia, one of Malta's ancient villages. Santa Lucia originated in the late 1950s as a modern housing estate modelled as a garden city. Most Streets are named after flowers so one finds, for example, Dahlia Street, Camellia Street, and Oleander Avenue. The earliest record of the existence of Gudia dates back to the 14th Century (Gaul, 1993). Typically, the village is dominated by its parish church, dedicated to Saint Mary, and features characteristically narrow, winding streets. The prominent 16th century Maltese architect, Gerolamo Cassar, was born here (Ib.). The church of Santa Maria ta Bir Miftuh in the village outskirts dates back to early 15th century (Ib.).

References:
Gaul, S. (1992) Malta Gozo & Comino, London, Cadogan Books

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All photography copyright Joseph M Farrugia, December 2003

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