OUR LADY OF VICTORY CHURCH
The capital's oldest church was built in 1566 by Jean de La Valette to commemorate the victory of the Great Siege of 1565. For many years, it was the city's parish church. The façade was completely rebuilt in the 17th century. Visible above the entrance, the bust of Pope Innocent XI was donated by Grand Master Ramon Perellos y Roccaful, to thank the pontiff for settling his dispute with the Bishop of Malta. Indeed, the bishops of Malta - who represent religious power independently of the Order - are often in conflict with the latter. Like all Maltese churches, the interior of Notre-Dame-de-la-Victoire is richly decorated with three altars, which have been undergoing renovation since 2011. For the record, Jean de La Valette was buried there after his death on August 22, 1568, and remained there for 11 years before being transferred to the co-cathedral of Saint-Jean.
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