Miracle at the Stunning Rotunda of Mosta in Malta with DJI mini 4 Pro and narrated history.

STUNNING VIEWS OF THE ROTUNDA OF MOSTA
Mosta in Malta became a parish in 1608. Soon after, plans for a new church began, leading to the construction of a church around 1614 with designs attributed to Renaissance architecture. By the 1830s, the town's population had outgrown this church, prompting plans for a neoclassical redesign based on the Pantheon in Rome. Despite opposition, the design was approved, and construction began in 1833. The new church was built around the old one, which remained in use throughout the construction. Mosta residents participated in the building process, working on Sundays and public holidays.
The Church commonly known as the Rotunda of Mosta took 28 years to complete, finishing in the early 1860s, with the old church being demolished in 1860. The site remained a place of worship throughout construction, so the new church did not require consecration but was eventually dedicated in 1871.
During World War II, Mosta was vulnerable to aerial bombardment due to its proximity to the RAF Ta Kali airfield. On 9 April 1942, the Luftwaffe dropped three bombs on the church. Two deflected without exploding, but one 50 kg (110 lb) high-explosive bomb pierced the dome and entered the church where 300 people were attending Mass. The bomb did not explode and was defused by the Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal unit, then dumped into the sea off the west coast of Malta. This event was seen as a miracle by the inhabitants, and a replica of the bombshell is now displayed in the sacristy at the back of the church.
In 2015, the parish requested the Vatican to reclassify the church as a basilica. This request was granted, and the church was elevated to a minor basilica on 29 July 2018 by decree of Pope Francis.
The Rotunda is built in the neoclassical style, inspired by the Pantheon in Rome. Its façade features a portico with six Ionic columns, flanked by two bell towers. As a rotunda, the church has a circular plan with walls approximately 9.1 m (30 ft) thick, supporting a dome with an internal diameter of 40 m (130 ft). The church interior includes eight niches, a bay with the main entrance, and a deep apse with the main altar. It main feature however is its roof, which is renowned as being the third-largest self supporting dome in the world.
Before construction, there was some opposition to its design, with some viewing a Roman temple as an unsuitable model for a Catholic church. However, others praised the design and in 1839 it was defined in a book as "certainly the most magnificent, extensive and solid modern building" in Malta.
Today, the Rotunda of Mosta stands as a testament to the town's rich history, architectural beauty, and the resilience and faith of its community.
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great and interesting video about a great building..visited there many years ago...👍👍👍👍👍👍

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Thanks, John. It's the kind of building you'll never forget for sure. 🤗

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Fantastic video of such a beautiful building, amazing.

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Doc another well put together video combining street level footage with awesome shots over the Mosta dome plus a well presented Narration, it certainly looks great from above and it beats climbing the stairs to the top. 👏👏👍😎

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Thanks, Steve. I went with a tour and only had 10 mins to get the air shots. Just about got away with it. 🤣

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Great video. Nicely made and narrated of a stunning building. 👍🏻

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@Qwackers-video I'm Glad you liked it. Good spot on the narration, too Mark, saved me some embarrassment there! 👏

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It's absolutely stunning building, and how lucky the 3 bombs never exploded brilliant history and narration. Colin 👏🎥👍

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@jimthorleydronefootage Thanks Jim, had a great time in Malta.... more to come. 🤗

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Nice video, been there a couple of times. I'm not religious but I appreciated the craftmanship, especially the carvings in the woodwork.

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@loonywatcher I'm agnostic, so know where you're coming from. The craftsmanship is awesome.

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Wonderful building record

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awesome location mate 👍

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@mavicairflyeruk Cheers, matey. Malta is jam-packed with awesome architecture

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@@robodrone5662 It sure is. Must see if you're ever in Malta

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Stunning Basilica in Mosta Malta. Known as Rotunda of Mosta it's a must-see place if you ever get the chance. 🤗 ❤

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Well done! You've left me genuinely impressed.

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