Location Żejtun Denomination Roman Catholic | ||
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Similar Manoel Theatre, Fort Rinella, Megalithic Temples of Malta, National Museum of Archaeol, Fawwara Gate | ||
The Chapel of St Nicholas also referred to as the Chapel of San Niklaw is a 17th century chapel located in the outskirts of Żejtun, in an area referred to as Ħal-Ġinwi in Malta.
History
The foundation of the chapel of St Nicholas traces its origins to the Middle Ages. Some records mention that the chapel was built in 1504. Reference to this chapel is made by Bishop Dusina during his apostolic visit to Malta in 1575. The 1575 report mentions that the feast of St Nicholas was celebrated with vespers and mass and that the chapel fell under the jurisdiction of the parish of Żejtun. The chapel served the people living in small hamlets, which no longer exist today, which existed in the chapel's vicinity. The present chapel was built in 1640, reflecting 17th century architecture. Nowadays the chapel is part of the privately owned San Niklaw Estate who continually cares for the chapel and celebrates the annual feast of St Nicholas on December 6.