Marsaxlokk

Pictures taken at Marsaxlokk on our Christmas Holiday at Malta in 2006
Luzzi Luzzus are sturdy boats with a double-ended hull. The design of the Luzzu, like that of another Maltese boat, the dgħajsa, is believed to date back to Phoenician times. The design has survived because it tends to be sturdy and stable even in bad weather. Originally, the luzzu was equipped with sails although nowadays almost all are motorised, with onboard diesel engines being the most common. Luzzus are brightly painted in shades of yellow, red, green and blue, and the bow is normally pointed with a pair of eyes. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Boaties Very little boats used to reach luzzus anchored further away. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Going out Two fishermen going out : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Estonia I am not so sure it's exactly the best idea to name your boat "Estonia" as the original name holder didn't have the best of luck. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma
Bedford Old, battered war horse : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Laundry day Some laundry on the line : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Nets Nets drying on the quay. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Under repair Luzzus (traditional Maltese boats) going through repairs at Marsaxlokk harbour : 2006, Luzzu, Malta, Marsaxlokk, boat, korjaus, loma, repairs, vene
Under repair Luzzus (traditional Maltese boats) going through repairs at Marsaxlokk harbour : 2006, Luzzu, Malta, Marsaxlokk, boat, korjaus, loma, repairs, vene Eye of Horus These eyes are said to protect the fishermen while at sea. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Maltese cross Eyes have given way for a Maltese cross. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Protective eye These eyes are said to protect the fishermen while at sea. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma
Bow decoration Another colourful decoration on a boat's bow. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Sacred Heart of Jesus A statue in Marsaxlokk harbour : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Labour party Labour party building in festive mode : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Chat Having a chat outside a bar : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma
Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei The construction of the church started in 1890. It was built as a fulfilment of a promise made by Marquess Rosalia Apap Viani Testaferrata after she was saved from a violent storm at sea. The church was originally built in a rectangular form with the designs attributed to Dun Ġużepp Diacono. Marsaxlokk became an independent parish in 1897. The first parish priest was Reverend Salv Delia. In the 1900s the church was enlarged altering the shape to that of a Latin cross with the addition of east end transepts and a choir. In the late 1920s a new west front was constructed under the direction of architect Giuseppe Lia. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Parish Church of Our Lady of Pompei The construction of the church started in 1890. It was built as a fulfilment of a promise made by Marquess Rosalia Apap Viani Testaferrata after she was saved from a violent storm at sea. The church was originally built in a rectangular form with the designs attributed to Dun Ġużepp Diacono. Marsaxlokk became an independent parish in 1897. The first parish priest was Reverend Salv Delia. In the 1900s the church was enlarged altering the shape to that of a Latin cross with the addition of east end transepts and a choir. In the late 1920s a new west front was constructed under the direction of architect Giuseppe Lia. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Our Lady in the fishing boat The statue was placed between the bell towers in 1975 : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Statue of St Andrew Statue of St Andrew, the Patron Saint of fishermen, was erected in 1791. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma
Some repairs needed A house for sale, not in the best condition but for a self-made man perheps a good buy :). : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Buon Natale Christmas door decoration, with a teddy bear. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Steep bank Quite a drop from the cliff : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma Saint Lucian Tower Saint Lucian Tower was built above the shore of Marsaxlokk Bay on the headland between Marsaxlokk and Birżebbuġa. According to local legends, a woman is said to have had a dream in which St. John advised her to tell the Grandmaster to fortify the area around Marsaxlokk since an Ottoman attack was imminent. The woman told the parish priest, who told the bishop who in turn told Wignacourt. However the Grandmaster didn't give any importance to this, but that summer an attack really happened. Therefore Wignacourt ordered the construction of St Lucian Tower, which was eventually built between 1610 and 1611. The cost of construction was 11,745 scudi. The tower was named after a church in France in which Wignacourt had been baptized. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma
Delimara Lighthouse The original lighthouse which was built in the mid 19th century still exists alongside the modern rectangular tower which opened in 1990. This newer two storey building has observation windows, with roof mounted radar and aerials, and is used for coastal traffic control. At a height of 35m above the sea, the light has a range of 18 nautical miles and consists of two flashes of white light every twelve seconds. : 2006, Malta, Marsaxlokk, loma