Ta' Pinu Church, Gozo Poster

This is one of the most visited sites on the Island of Gozo. The Basilica of Ta' Pinu has a very interesting history. It is located on the eastern side of the valley separating the village of Gharb from Ghammar. Surrounded by lush fields, the Basilica sticks out since there are no buildings close to it, except for a few one-storey buildings at the end of the road leading to the square in front of the church. The church dates back to 1920 and is built around a small, barrel-vaulted votive chapel which dates back to the sixteenth century. The first record of the chapel, then known as 'Tal Gentili' can be found in 1534. The chapel was built by the Gentili family (hence the name Tal Gentili) and was devoted to Our Lady of the Assumption.