Remarks by visitors & tourists on St George's Basilica

Barmett Family – England

18-Apr-08

Very beautiful, carvings and décor is great.

Bain Family – UK

05-Apr-08

Incredible…It took our breath away!

Emilia V. – Greece

24-Mar-08

Beautiful church, no words can describe it…

Robert Mizzi – Rabat, Malta

20-Mar-08

An extraordinary masterpiece. God bless Gozo.

Mary Rose and Christine Calleja – Mosta, Malta

29-Feb-08

Knisja tal-meravilja li bi sbuhija li fiha thossok li qieghed il-Genna u eqreb lejn Alla.

Maureen Gallaghen – Ireland

23-Feb-08

A truly divine experience.

Bicc and Carmel Watson – England

20-Feb-08

Totally fantastic Church…Well done!!

Marilyn Collina – England

15-Feb-08

Most beautiful Church so far.

Phil and Leone Berch – Holland

01-Feb-08

Hope we have all the churches as nice as this one.

Phyllis Brogan – Ireland

21-Jan-08

Very beautiful and secure spiritual atmosphere.

Talya Jeffrey – England

03-Jan-08

Gorgeous Church. Amazing!

Sinead Fennings – Ireland

26-Nov-07

Classical and Magnificant.

C. G. Cremona – Floriana, Malta

16-Nov-07

Enchanting. 100% perfect!

John and Oliviera – England

03-Nov-07

Most spectacular church in Gozo.

Ray and Ella Whitlock – England

03-Nov-07

A church to be proud of.

Stella Galea – USA

03-Nov-07

Getting better and beautiful always. Keep it up.

Merja and Katrina Martindale – UK

22-Oct-07

Spectacular building, realistic paintings, joyful and peaceful atmosphere.

Martin Bruno and Sarah – England

20-Oct-07

WOW! Amazing. Every picture tells a story.

Monika, Theresa and Melanie – Germany

11-Oct-07

Amazing paintings & ornaments.

Fiona Murphy – Ireland

20-Sep-07

Magnificent. A true work of art.

Keith and Lesley Hewells – UK

07-Sep-07

Very impressive yet peaceful.

Kris and Sheila Ryan – England

04-Sep-07

Wonderous Sight.

Sofie and Evy – Belgium

11-Aug-07

Very peaceful and nice decorated! Wonderful inspiration!

V. Gauchi – Naxxar, Malta

09-Aug-07

Very creative and well presented to be given to God.

Anne Griesback – Germany

29-Jul-07

Wonderful church. Breathtaking sight.

Grega Maree and Heather Thornson – Australia

17-Jul-07

Golden and a cool respite.

Elaine Cutajar – Bugibba, Malta

15-Jul-07

The lights bring out the treasure in the church.

Iya Piled – Ireland

12-Jul-07

A peaceful spiritual dwelling.

P. Brighdon – England

10-Jul-07

The most beautiful Golden Church I have ever seen!!

Doris Bond – England

09-Jul-07

Lovely Church, may it stand forever. A blessed place to worship.

I. Ulinch – UK

21-Jun-07

I can see why its called the golden Church.

Katrina and Matt – UK

13-Jun-07

Breath takingly beautiful.

Florence and Jesmond M’Hahon – Ireland

06-Jun-07

Groaning with gold a very fine church – it is excellent.

Frank and Rosina Grima – Australia

05-Jun-07

Divine look.

Serkaina Ebrahim – Canada

02-Jun-07

Stunning!

Julie – Australia

30-May-07

Amazing beautiful. A credit to all who participated.

Martin, Katrina and James – Australia

30-May-07

We are speechless due to its beauty.

Emis Dereymaeker – Belgium

28-May-07

Well done 4 d beautiful church. Keep on the good work and hard work.

Ray Cremona – Zabbar, Malta

19-May-07

I feel that I am in heaven.

Jan and Edgar – UK

18-May-07

As always as beautiful.

Rita and David Steve – England

17-May-07

Impressive!

John Igoe – Ireland

07-May-07

Fantastic richness and culture.

Alice Brand – London, England

05-May-07

A beautiful holy place.


Joseph Vella – Kalkara, Malta

05-May-07

First Class.

Caroline Keller – Netherlands

04-May-07

Super Cool!!

Irene Colin – UK

28-Apr-07

The right time, the right moment.

Matt Jackson – New Zealand

27-Apr-07

Amazing history in a little island.

Mr L Atkinson – England

26-Apr-07

Just one word, WOW!!

Miss S Williams – England

24-Apr-07

Really beautiful, a credit to Malta.

C & S Maecey – Portsmouth, England

21-Apr-07

What a truly religious and wonderful church.

L. Nie – Roma, Italy

04-Apr-07

Una chiesa piena di passione e vita.

J. Pallett – Yorics, England

30-Mar-07

A wonderful place of worship with complete peace and serenity.

Argnes Family – England

28-Mar-07

Incredible church.

Colin Welsh – England

23-Mar-07

So beautiful! I’ve returned to see it again.

Bailleux – Arlon, Belgium

14-Mar-07

Trés beau et trés riche.

Mrs D Muit – Chesterfield, England

12-Mar-07

I was left speechless at its beauty.

Nina Niepen – Dusseldorf, Germany

10-Mar-07

I never saw such a beautiful church in a little town. It took my breath away.

E & S Agius – Attard, Malta

05-Mar-07

Thank you for having Mass all hours of the morning.

Kathleen Moffah – Yorkshire, England

02-Mar-07

Lovingly cared for and peaceful.

Carm Mallia – NYC, USA

24-Feb-07

Now i know why the Ghawdxin in NY are so proud of their church.

Marianne and Ed Nugent – New Jersey, USA

22-Feb-07

Spectacular setting, warmly welcoming people.

Juin and Connie Korecs – Bethlehem, USA

21-Feb-07

Inspiring.

Maura Linehau – Eire

16-Feb-07

A building to treasure – People of Gozo be proud!

June Pearce – Biggen Hill, England

08-Feb-07

The memory of splendour will stay forever.

Gay Lambert – England

07-Feb-07

Breathing and how it should be!

Tanya – Slovenia

07-Feb-07

I remain speechless, its gorgeous.

I. Huntley – Oxford, England

31-Jan-07

A place of great Peace.

Doris Mifsud – Paola, Malta

17-Jan-07

A wonderful place where you can talk to God.

Daniel Rees – Oxford, UK

15-Jan-07

Serene – World Peace.

Maureen and Alan Newman – Barnenouth, England

13-Jan-07

It just takes out breath away, wonderful.

Mark Zahra – Sydney, Australia

10-Jan-07

Great Craftsmanship.

Lino Zahra – Sliema, Malta

10-Jan-07

Kollox organizzat.

Fausio Galia – Italy

03-Jan-07

Maestosa Chiesa!

Jan and Torgi – Vietnam

28-Dec-06

Colourful!

Yeabsira and Gerhard – Osterreich

26-Dec-06

We love your beautiful and interesting culture and country. Please keep it all with God help!

Calvin Watson – Bognor Sx., England

22-Dec-06

Different tasteful stylish.

Charlie – England

22-Dec-06

Spectacular, wonderful, magnificent!

Trevor Peel – Cleverland, England

11-Dec-06

A beautiful & Spiritual experience.

Teresa Agass – Zaragoza, Espana

08-Dec-06

Esta fenomenal eglesia necesita mai luz.

Pastor Bob & Sue McKay – London, England

02-Dec-06

May God bless your work here

Mr & Mrs J. Vassallo - Hamrun, Malta

25-Nov-06

Very beautiful, quiet, and a nice tranquil place to pray into.

Francis X. Grima – Birkirkara, Malta

13-Dec-04

Take care of this precious jewel.

Talama Smith and Estus Steyn – Bloemfontein, South

04-Dec-04

By far the most beautiful church I have ever seen. Magnificent. I hope to come visit it again.

Angela and Donald Beutley – Devon, England

02-Dec-04

A veritable jewel in the centre of this island.

Ann and Peter Cuddon – England

29-Nov-04

Breathtaking, truly blessed with God’s hands.

Elpida Vaptisua – Athens, Greece

28-Nov-04

Wonderful, unique, magnificent. A miracle. Thank you.

L.S. van Leenwen – Holland

27-Nov-04

Beautiful and peaceful. Keep it for ever.

Anthony Camilleri – Ir-Rabat, Malta

24-Nov-04

L-isbaħ tempju li hawn. Prosit tax-xogħol li jsir fil-knisja. Sagristana mill-aħjar u qassisin tal-ġenn!

Stephen Mulligan – England

30-Oct-04

Beautiful church. A tribute to the power of faith.

Lawrence and June Freeman – Wales

28-Oct-04

Words cannot adequately describe beauty.

M. Carr – Norfolk, England

18-Oct-04

A beautiful church with a great feeling of reverence.

Richard and Hilary May-Hill – Cardiff, Wales

24-Sep-04

Magnificently exuberant.

S. and L. Bowman – Newcastle, England

10-Sep-04

Stunning and remarkable. Once in here all worries go away.

Flora McGirr – North Ireland

09-Sep-04

The most open and welcoming of all the churches I have visited in Gozo and Malta. Thank you for your welcome.

Iai Fischer – Nümberg, Germany

26-Aug-04

Soli Deo gloria.

Jennifer – Wiltshire, England

25-Aug-04

A palace of beauty and wonders.

Zograplus Naurlle – France

10-Aug-04

Une splendeur.

Xavier and Sabine Marchal – France

09-Jul-04

Merci, mon Dieu, pur toutes ces merveilles.

Margaret Haminton – England

17-Jun-04

Thank you for opening your doors and letting us pray.

Günther and Gilbert – Germany

09-Jun-04

A church which is a must for any visitor of Gozo and Malta.

Michael M. Grech – Ir-Rabat, Malta

08-Jun-04

A magnificent place for prayer.

David and Denise Miley – England

29-May-04

A precious church for all to enjoy and pray.

Mary and Joseph Goulden – Manchester, England

20-May-04

Very rich in spirit.

Theresa Choong – Singapore

13-May-04

Great to experience history in a holy place.

Sandrine Anxe – Paris, France

04-May-04

Une beauté celeste. Un modèle pour les eglises de France.

Robin Spiteri – Ireland

13-Apr-04

Puts our churches to shame. Amazing.

Gerd Helbig – Rome, Italy

23-Mar-04

A true baroque jewel.

Karen Vreebung – Holland

26-Feb-04

So many beautiful things. Where to look?

S.W. Reed – Exeter, England

24-Feb-04

Utterly remarkable. A spectacle to behold. Breathtaking.

Elisabetta e Luigi Amato – Messina, Sicily

16-Feb-04

La casa di Dio è sempre accogliente, ma questa chiesa è meravigliosa. Grazie.

Sheila Cross – York, England

04-Feb-04

Heavenly choir – an experience.

Mons. Pietro Zucchi – Città del Vaticano

21-Jan-04

Una chiesa davvero un piccolo paradiso.

Warren and Connie Maitus – USA

07-Jan-04

The hand of God guided the hands of the craftsmen.

Lin Wei – China

30-Dec-03

I find peace in my heart and am overwhelmed by the atmosphere of justice. I’m speechles and am being reflective here inside my heart. It is a place full of truth.

Simeon Sakohn – Sofia, Bulgaria

23-Dec-03

Culture and history.

John Reutemann – Maryland, USA

20-Dec-03

Deus ibi est.

Audrey and Arian Prolongeau – France

04-Dec-03

Antique and modern church.

Janet Wood – Stirling, Scotland

04-Dec-03

Magnificent building.

Fiorella Schiamo – Rome, Italy

30-Oct-03

È una chiesa molto bella. C’è arte ma anche amore.

B. Gudgauer – UK

28-Oct-03

To equal anything in Rome.

Janosh Ortmann – Germany

24-Oct-03

Amazing. The richness of the sidework beats me.

John Fitzgerald – Dublin, Ireland

21-Oct-03

A tribute to the people of Gozo who sacrified what little they had in the name of God. I am sure God blessed them for it. A tribute also to the skills of the people who built and decorated this church.

Emma Olohan – Dublin, Ireland

15-Oct-03

Fantastic church. The architecture is breathtaking. God bless those who haven’t had the opportunity to experience this.

Nikki-Norbert Ludo – Antwerp, Belgium

07-Oct-03

An unexpected treasure on a small island.

Derek and Pamela Hardham – Blackburn, England

06-Oct-03

Glad to have made the trip so beautiful.

Ann and Stephanie – England

27-Sep-03

Words fail me.

I. Shaland – England

25-Sep-03

So much hard work has given so much pleasure to see.

Kevin and Sarah Saunders – Channel Islands, UK

19-Sep-03

A tribute to your faith, fantastic work, beautiful.

Mario Gonzalez – Catalonia, Spain

12-Sep-03

Tot molt bonic.

Federico Napoli – Rome, Italy

07-Sep-03

Il baldacchino è splendido. Dio è qui.

Joseph Borg – Il-Ħamrun, Malta

03-Sep-03

This temple is a jewel in the heart of Gozo – its marble and décor is a work of art ever. The seating system is great.

B. Dian – UK

28-Aug-03

An oasis of colour.

K.J. Millar – Ontario, Canada

28-Aug-03

Thank you for sharing your church with the world.

Debby Ceyat – Liverpool, England

27-Aug-03

Your church is beautiful, but the greeting inside was that of an angel, a messenger form the Lord. Thank you.

Melissa Cooper – England

07-Aug-03

Beautiful church as lovely as the people.

Anna Rixson – England

07-Aug-03

This was my mother’s church as a child. Her face was used as a model for one of the angels.

F. Convertino – Italy

06-Aug-03

Meravigliosa l’architettura, degna di questo santuario.

Andreana Pulè – Il-Fgura, Malta

30-Jul-03

L-iktar ħaġa li impressjonatni hi l-inkwadru antikissmu tal-Wiċċ ta’ Kristu.

Zadnepro Polishchuk – Kiev, Ukraine

30-Jul-03

This beautiful place gives the feeling that you are very close to saints.

F. Borg – USA

19-Jul-03

Just one word. Beautiful.

Monique Bennett – Bristol, UK

15-Jul-03

You look after this place with love. Thank you.

Ann-Marie Farrugia – Texas, USA

03-Jul-03

A beautiful example of Maltese devotion.

Maria Van Muffel – Belgium

26-Jun-03

Thanks for the friendly words of welcome in this magnificent church.

A. and G. Musil – Vienna, Austria

26-Jun-03

Great baroque.

C. Mield – Oldham, England

05-Jun-03

A pleasure to return to this beautiful church.

Mr and Mrs John Portelli – USA

04-Jun-03

Very lovely. We are so happy to find many Catholic churches here.

Lynn and Bert Fleming – Scotland

02-May-03

Leaving Gozo with happy memories of a beautiful church. God bless us all.

Fam. Uberti – Milano, Italy

24-Apr-03

Un invito al raccoglimento.

Alexia Hahn – France

22-Apr-03

De belles décorations pour une somptueuse église.

Vicky Patino – San Juan, Puerto Rico

20-Apr-03

Thanks for being open.

B. and J. Sage – France

15-Apr-03

Merci pour votre eccueil.

Fam. Schwaller – Fulenbach, Germany

15-Apr-03

Vraiment incroyable.

Paolo Giovane – Italy

03-Mar-03

È grandiosa.

André Gatt – San Ġiljan, Malta

03-Mar-03

Qisha katidral.

Pamela and Sidney Barling – Oxfordshire, England

25-Nov-02

May the beauty of your churches shine through your lives and deeds.

Herald Yeinweber – Munich, Germany

23-Oct-02

A genuine masterpiece of arts.

T. Wienke – France

17-Sep-02

Vous avez, á Gozo et Malte, des trésors inestimables. Nous vous souhaitons de les entretenir tels qu’ils sont, au nom de l’humanité.

Helen Bugeja – Il-Mosta, Malta

11-Sep-02

Monument sabiħ. Mużew ta’ arti sagra. Veru nadifa.

Sean and Miriam – Dublin, Ireland

03-Sep-02

A truly beautiful home for Jesus.

Jane Tahm – Canterbury, England

24-Aug-02

A treasure beyond measure.

Salvina Gauci – Il-Mellieħa, Malta

22-Aug-02

A museum in itself.

J. Debattista – Ħal Qormi, Malta

21-Aug-02

A remarkable church of great artistic value.

Renato – Ħal Balzan, Malta

19-Aug-02

Work of art and religious excellence.

Doreen Mangion – Ħal Qormi, Malta

19-Aug-02

Dar tal-ġabra.

Huguet – Lille, France

16-Aug-02

Cette église est superbe. Elle invite au recueillement. Merci.

Mary Mizzi – Bormla, Malta

15-Aug-02

Bażilika li tilqa’ lil kulħadd f’isem il-Knisja.

Vilsa Rampinelli – Bergamo, Italy

13-Aug-02

É un gioiellino come lo é tutto Gozo.

Leonardi Piobolo – Catania, Sicily

13-Aug-02

A most spectacular sight. A wonderful memory to take home.

Lawrence Cassar – Ħal Qormi, Malta

12-Aug-02

Greatness and holiness surpassed. Wonderful church.

Veronika Haupt – Innsbruck, Austria

10-Aug-02

It’s so beautiful. I feel the spirit of the holy silence. Thankyou.

Esmeralda Colombo – Italy

04-Aug-02

Immensamete suggestiva.

Sarah Cutajar – Il-Gudja, Malta

28-Jul-02

Modern, impressive and well kept. Couldn’t be more beautiful.

The Scotties – Hampshire, England

27-Jul-02

A St George to be proud of.

Delphine Lefort – France

23-Jul-02

Eglise d’une beauté hallucinante.

Family Scicluna – Il-Mosta, Malta

21-Jul-02

Prosit tal-festa sabiħa li kellkom. Jalla San Ġorġ ikun għalikom ilkoll il-mudell ta’ nisrani veru fiż-żminijiet tal-lum.

Cheryl and Marco Curmi – Iż-Żejtun, Malt

21-Jul-02

A Mediterranean jewel.

Manwel D. Schembri – Il-Mosta, Malta

21-Jul-02

Prosit tal-festa reliġjuża mżewġa b’mod artistiku ma’ dak kollu li hu kulturali u popolari f’pajjiżna.

Anton Cassar – Malta

19-Jul-02

Il-Ġorġjani jsebbħu t-tempju tagħhom kuljum bix-xogħol u t-talb tagħhom. Waħda mill-knejjes li l-iktar jolqtuni f’Għawdex.

G. Caruana – Il-Fgura, Malta

16-Jul-02

Tassew knisja denja tar-reliġjon li nħaddnu.

Ali and Betûh Sirme – Istanbul, Turkey

13-Jul-02

We are Muslims. We hope small problems between us and Christian brothers will be solved soon. Our best regards to all Christian brothers.

Ray Scerri – Australia

13-Jul-02

Speechless. Breathtaking.

Paola Checcocei – Latina, Italy

11-Jul-02

Beautiful place, a hidden treasure, lovely people.

Dave and Denise Brannen – England

01-Jul-02

Overawed.

Angela Borg – Il-Ħamrun, Malta

15-Jun-02

You have a nice church full of baroque, architectural and sculptural embellishments. Keep up with the good preservation and restoration.

Edel Murphy – Ireland

15-Jun-02

May Jesus be forever praised in his beautiful home.

Vincent Harley – Ireland

12-Jun-02

I stand in awe.

Marie and Paul André – Nantes, France

04-Jun-02

Encore un merveilleux exemple d’architecture à la gloire de Dieu. St Georges, priez pur nous.

Fiorella Cortese – Salina, Italy

31-May-02

Molto affascinante, da lasciare a bocca aperta.

Victor and M’Rose Agius – San Ġwann, Malta

18-May-02

It’s a gem.

Andrew Bunty – London, England

14-May-02

Such utter peace pervades my soul here as I sit and pray.

Adrien Adje Stael – France

13-May-02

Église magnifique qui impose le respect et la priere.

Mary Saliba – Melbourne, Australia

07-May-02

Wish we had a beautiful church like this in Australia for all the Maltese families.

Liz Hughes – England

04-May-02

Wonderful to find the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

Patrick and Eleonor James – England

02-May-02

We worship the same God and he is here.

Mike Smith – England

02-May-02

A work of art.

Colin Little – England

16-Apr-02

Glorious episodes from St George’s dramatic life.

O.M. Braelburn – Devon, England

13-Apr-02

Thankyou for keeping your beautiful churces open.

M. Bannister – England

12-Apr-02

Has to be seen to be believed.

Miles Brugh – England

11-Apr-02

Like heaven must be.

Pat and David Garside – Kent, England

08-Apr-02

Such a stunning and yet joyful place.

Angela Bowyns – England

08-Apr-02

Wonderful example of faith.

Betty Mile – Protsmouth, England

06-Apr-02

No words to describe such splendour.

Peter and Margaret Smith – England

01-Apr-02

We are used to beautiful churches but this church is special.

Rev. P. Genovese – Ħal Qormi, Malta

26-Mar-02

Denja tal-qaddis li ġġib ismu.

Frans Ellenbroeck – The Netherlands

26-Mar-02

Visiting your beautiful church and attending mass was a spiritual highlight of this holiday in Malta.

Hathes and Jann Bany – England

11-Mar-02

A peacful sanctuary.

Rita and Pat Killeen – Ireland

21-Feb-02

Thank God for such beauty.

Jason Aloisio – Il-Mosta, Malta

19-Feb-02

Ma nonqos qatt li nżurek, o l-akbar fost il-kbar.

S. George Thomas – London, England

19-Feb-02

A beautifully decorated house of worship.

Pamela M’Ilroy – Glasgow, Scotland

18-Feb-02

C’est formidable.

Maria Wetzel and Katharina J. – Germany

16-Feb-02

The church smells like a dream, wonderful, and it’s a nice place to relax and enjoy the silence.

Hans Aster – Switzerland

16-Feb-02

A living ancient place, perfectly presented by a wonderful person.

Peter Finedli – Switzerland

16-Feb-02

A wonderful guide showed us around a wonderful church.