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'''Nadur''' ({{lang-mt|In-Nadur}}) is a village in [[Gozo]], [[Malta]]. It had a population of 4509 as of March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014|url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810|publisher=[[Government of Malta]]|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6ZSEwl5UZ|archivedate=21 June 2015|date=16 May 2014}}</ref>
'''Nadur''' ({{langx|mt|In-Nadur}}) is an [[Local councils of Malta|administrative unit]] of [[Malta]], located in the eastern part of the island of [[Gozo]]. Nadur is built on a plateau and is one of the largest localities in Gozo.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Nadur|url=http://www.malta.com/en/about-malta/city-village/nadur}}</ref> Known as the 'second city', it spreads along a high ridge to the east of [[Victoria, Malta|Victoria]]. It had a population of 4,509 as of March 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Estimated Population by Locality 31st March, 2014|url=https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810|publisher=[[Government of Malta]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150621211549/https://secure2.gov.mt/localgovernment/file.aspx?f=7810|archive-date=21 June 2015|date=16 May 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>


The word is derived from the Arabic word ‘nadara’, which means 'lookout', pretty much having the same meaning as its motto ‘Vigilant’.<ref name=":0" /> The motto appears in Nadur’s coat of arms that shows the sun coming up from blue seas. The town is famous for its bakeries.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nadur|url=https://www.lonelyplanet.com/malta/nadur}}</ref>
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==History==


Near Nadur are San Blas and Dahlet Qorrot Bays, tiny rocky bays on the North Eastern coast. These are locations for swimming, snorkeling, picnics, and trekking.<ref name=":0" />
The word "Nadur" which in [[Maltese language|Maltese]] means "look out", is derived from the [[Arabic language|Arabic]] word ''nadara''. The town's motto means much the same.


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==History==
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There are no documents or [[archaeology|archaeological]] evidence which could shed light on the colonization of Nadur by its first inhabitants. Nevertheless, the plateau and its surroundings, with a few farmhouses scattered here and there, were in existence for many years well before the area became a parish. The only trace of archaeological evidence were a number of large flat stones found in a field between [[San Blas Bay]] and [[Daħlet Qorrot]]. According to the Gozitan historian [[Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de Soldanis]] these roofed structures, which are not in existence anymore, once used to serve as a sort of temple to the gods. He also imagined that these slabs of stone couldn't have been placed there by normal people but by very strong people or giants. He also wrote that Nadur may have been founded during the time of the [[Ancient Greece|Greeks]]. One proof of this connection is a bronze statue of [[Apollo]] said to be found in Nadur in 1744.
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There are no documents or [[archaeology|archaeological]] evidence which could shed light on the colonisation of Nadur by its first inhabitants. Nevertheless, the plateau and its surroundings, with a few farmhouses scattered here and there, were in existence for many years well before the area became a parish. The only trace of archaeological evidence were a number of large flat stones found in a field between [[San Blas Bay]] and [[Daħlet Qorrot]]. According to the Gozitan historian [[Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de Soldanis]] these roofed structures, which do not exist anymore, once used to serve as a sort of temple to gods. He also imagined that these slabs of stone couldn't have been placed there by normal people but by very strong people or giants. He also wrote that Nadur may have been founded during the time of the [[Ancient Greece|Greeks]]. One proof of this connection is a bronze statue of [[Apollo]] said to be found in Nadur in 1744.
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Throughout history Nadur played a very important role in the defense of the island from [[Barbary corsairs|corsairs]], hence the name. During the reign of the [[Knights of St. John]], a watch tower was built by Grandmaster [[Nicolas Cotoner]] which has been referred to by Dahlet Qorrot Tower or San Blas Tower for the two bays lying on either side of it. The tower is locally known as [[Isopu Tower]].


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Throughout history, Nadur played a very important role in the defence of the island from [[Barbary corsairs|corsairs]], hence the name. During the reign of the [[Knights of St. John]], a watch tower was built by Grandmaster [[Nicolas Cotoner]] which has been referred to by Daħlet Qorrot Tower or San Blas Tower for the two bays lying on either side of it. The tower is locally known as [[Isopu Tower]].
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Another watchtower found in Nadur is [[Ta' Kenuna Tower]] built by the [[British Empire|British]] towards the middle of the 19th century. It served as a telegraph link between [[Malta]] and Gozo. From the top of this semaphore tower, one can see most of the island, [[Comino]] and the northern part of Malta with a wonderful view in Winter of the green fields and the blue sea. The area near the tower was constructed into a beautiful garden in which one can find many local plants and trees. One can also rest on benches while looking at the panoramic view of nearly the whole islands and the Malta and [[Gozo Channel]].


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Another watchtower found in Nadur is [[Ta' Kenuna Tower]] built by the [[British Empire|British]] towards the middle of the 19th century. It served as a telegraph link between [[Malta]] and Gozo. From the top of this semaphore tower, one can see most of the island, [[Comino]] and [[Mellieħa]] with a wonderful view in the winter of the green fields and the blue sea. The area near the tower was constructed into a garden.
==Nadur today==


== Demographics ==
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Today, Nadur has a population which nears 5000 people, which makes it the second most populated Gozitan town after Victoria.
{{Unreferenced section|date=April 2017}}


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As of March 2014, Nadur had a population which neared 4,500 people, which makes it the third most populated Gozitan town after [[Xagħra]] and [[Victoria, Gozo|Victoria]].
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There are about 20 farmers in Nadur, the majority of whom work their fields on part-time basis. From the orchards of Nadur come most of the local fruits such as plums, peaches, apples, oranges and lemons. This produce maintained commercial contacts with Malta for over 3000 years. Today this commerce is still ongoing and a great amount of Maltese citrus is produced from Nadur. More specifically, it was recently put on record that 70% of all Maltese citrus originates from Nadur. Presently, the local council is promoting the planting of olive trees imported from [[Italy]] as these trees have consistently decreased in number over a period of years.


A good number of others earn their living from the sea as fishermen or sailors. But almost all people work as businessmen, analysts, teachers, etc.
A small number of people earn their living from the sea as fishermen or sailors. Almost all other people work as businessmen, analysts, teachers, and other professions.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}


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There are about 20 farmers in Nadur, the majority of whom work their fields on part-time basis. From the orchards of Nadur come most of the local fruits such as plums, peaches, apples, oranges and lemons. This produce maintained commercial contacts with Malta for over 3000 years. Today this commerce is still ongoing and a great amount of Maltese citrus fruits are produced in Nadur. The local council has promoted the planting of olive trees imported from [[Italy]] as these trees have consistently decreased in number over time.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}}
Nearby is San Blas, a tiny, sandy bay on the north-eastern coast. It is a favourite spot for swimming for local residents.


==Regions in Nadur==
==Regions==
Although Nadur is spread out, it can be split in various regions, namely: a) main square area, b) [[Ta' Hida]], c) [[San Blas, Nadur|San Blas]], and d) Ta' Kenuna area.
Although Nadur is spread out, it can be split in various regions, namely the main square, [[Ta' Hida|Ta' Ħida]], [[San Blas, Nadur|San Blas]] and [[Ta' Kenuna]]


Main square area centers basically around the parish church, with a host of shops, eateries, snack bars, and mostly residential housing. Important places of interest in the center are: Sacred Heart (Ta' Karkanja) church, Local Council office, police station, parish office, primary school, Mnarja Band Club, Nadur Youngsters football club, Museum branches (male and female), Franciscan Sisters convent & chapel, playing field (whose pitch was recently covered with artificial turf), etc.
The main square centres around the parish church, with a host of shops, eateries, snack bars, and mostly residential housing. Important places of interest in the centre are: Sacred Heart (Ta' Karkanja) church, Local Council, police station, parish office, primary school, Mnarja Band Club, Nadur Youngsters Football Club, Museum branches (male and female), Franciscan Sisters Convent & Chapel and playing field.


Ta' Hida's main artery surrounds [[Ramla Bay]]'s main road, which is particularly busy in the summertime. Ta' Hida's new extension, along Ramla Bay road, comprises a housing estate built in the 1970s, a very popular playing field, etc. A new, albeit controversial, cemetery is being constructed on the way to Ramla.
Ta' Ħida's main artery surrounds [[Ramla Bay]]'s main road, which is particularly busy in the summertime. Ta' Ħida's new extension, along Ramla Bay road, comprises a housing estate built in the 1970s and a playing field.{{citation needed|date=April 2019}} A new, albeit controversial, cemetery is being constructed on the way to Ramla.{{update inline|date=April 2019}}


San Blas has both residential areas, relatively old and new, very fertile land and picturesque valleys, full of mainly citrus trees. San Blas takes the name after the little secluded red-sandy bay, called after bishop Blaise, whose veneration still exists in the Catholic Church up to today. A nearby beach is [[Daħlet Qorrot]] (an 'inland beach'), with many locals owning caves and garages where many keep their fishing boats. Close to San Blas, one finds also a bushy arid area called il-Qortin. Gozo's [[Armed Forces of Malta|AFM]] base is located here, together with Ta' Sopu Tower, which was recently restored.
San Blas has both residential areas, relatively old and new, very fertile land and picturesque valleys, full of mainly citrus trees. San Blas takes the name after the little secluded red-sandy bay, called after bishop Blaise, whose veneration still exists in the Catholic Church up to today. A nearby beach is [[Daħlet Qorrot]] (an 'inland beach'), with many locals owning caves and garages where many keep their fishing boats. Nearby is San Blas, a tiny, sandy bay on the north-eastern coast. It is a favourite spot for swimming for local residents. Close to San Blas, one finds also a bushy arid area called il-Qortin as well as the [[Mistra Rocks]] coastline. Gozo's [[Armed Forces of Malta|AFM]] base is located here, together with Ta' Sopu Tower, which can be found in a restored state.


The Ta' Kenuna area was developed in the early 1980s. Previously, the area was barren, except for the [[Ta' Kenuna Tower]], a telegraph structure built under the British era, Nadur cemetery and some vinyards. Although in the past the cemetery seemed to scare off people, and no one dared to live next to it, today the cemetery has become literally a traffic island, surrounded by busy roads and residential areas.
The Ta' Kenuna area was developed in the early 1980s. Previously, the area was barren, except for the [[Ta' Kenuna Tower]], a telegraph structure built under the British era, Nadur cemetery and some vineyards. Although in the past the cemetery seemed to scare off people, and no one dared to live next to it. Today the cemetery has become a traffic island, surrounded by busy roads and residential areas.


==Nadur Parish==
==Nadur Parish==
The religious [[Movable Feasts|feast]] of Nadur – Mnarja – is celebrated on June 29 (http://www.june29th.com). The feast was very popular with honeymooners and its name seems to suggest that there is a possible connection with the beginning of Summer. It is derived from luminaria (illumination), and in fact it is a festival rooted in Maltese seasonal rituals and customs.
The religious [[Movable Feasts|feast]] of Nadur – Mnarja – is celebrated on 29 June. The feast was popular with honeymooners and its name seems to suggest that there is a possible connection with the beginning of summer. It is derived from luminaria (illumination), and in fact, it is a festival rooted in Maltese seasonal rituals and customs.


The beloved titular statue, that of [[St. Peter]] and [[Paul the Apostle|St. Paul]], was made in [[Marseilles]] in 1882. It is one of the many masterpieces that grace the grand church. On [[Good Friday]] a beautifully made set of statues are taken out for the holy procession depicting the passion and crucifixion of [[Jesus]]. On the morning of [[Easter]] a statue of The Risen Lord is also joyfully paraded.
The beloved titular statue, that of [[St. Peter]] and [[Paul the Apostle|St. Paul]], was made in [[Marseilles]] in 1882. It is one of the many masterpieces that grace the grand church. On [[Good Friday]], a set of statues are taken out for the holy procession depicting the passion and [[Crucifixion of Jesus]]. In the morning of [[Easter]], a statue of the Risen Lord is also joyfully paraded.


The parish church, dedicated to St. Peter and Paul, is a very artistic monument of both architecture and painting, rich in marble works and decorations, erected on the site of a former smaller church and which is also the highest point in town.
The parish church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is a monument of both architecture and painting, rich in marble works and decorations, erected on the site of a former smaller church and which is also the highest point in town.


==St. Peter & Paul Basilica==
==St. Peter & St. Paul Basilica==
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[[File:Nadur Basilica.jpg|thumb|left|Nadur Basilica]]The construction of the [[Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Nadur|present church]] was started on 28 September 1760 and the design is attributed to the Maltese architect [[Giuseppe Bonici]].


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In 1907, a refurbishment programme took place to construct the aisles, dome and façade based on the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]] design of Prof. [[F.S. Sciortino]]. The ceiling, depicting episodes connected with St. Peter and St. Paul, was painted by [[Lazzaro Pisani]] (hailing from [[Żebbuġ, Malta|Ħaż-Żebbuġ]]), while the architectural decorations are the work of the Italian [[Pio Cellini]]. The principal force behind all these new projects was Archpriest [[Martin Camilleri]] (1910–1921).
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[[File:Nadur Basilica.jpg|thumb|right|Nadur Basilica]]The construction of the present church was started on September 28, 1760 and the design is attributed to the Maltese architect [[Giuseppe Bonici]].


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The parish has its own community radio station: Radju Luminarja, established more than 25 years ago accumulating several members since then, particularly in the 2000s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nadurparish.com/ |title = NadurParish.com – Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Gozo, Malta}}</ref>
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This church is one of the most beautiful churches on the island. In 1907 a refurbishment programme took place to construct the aisles, dome and façade based on the [[Italy|Italian]] [[Renaissance]] design of Prof. [[F.S. Sciortino]]. The ceiling, depicting episodes connected with St. Peter and Paul, was painted by [[Lazzaro Pisani]] (hailing from [[Żebbuġ, Malta|Ħaż-Żebbuġ]]), while the architectural decorations are the work of the Italian [[Pio Cellini]]. Principal force behind all these new projects was Archpriest Martin Camilleri (1910–1921).


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==Band clubs==
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The parish has its own community radio station: Radju Luminarja, established more than 10 years ago accumulating several members since then.<ref>http://www.nadurparish.com/</ref>

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==Band Clubs==
*Mnarja Band Club (L-Għaqda Mużikali Mnarja)
*Mnarja Band Club (L-Għaqda Mużikali Mnarja)


==Administration==
==Administration==


The Local Council is currently made up of 5 councillors who are:
The Local Council is currently{{when|date=March 2021}} made up of 5 councillors who are:


*Edward Said (Mayor) - PN
*Edward Said (Mayor) - PN
*Eucharist Camilleri - PN
*Eucharist Camilleri - PN
*Rita Mifsud - PN
*Josef Frank Camilleri - PN
*Jean-Paul Joseph Saviour Portelli - PL
*Josianne Cutajar - PL
*Michael Camilleri - PL
*Joseph Vella - PL


==Zones in Nadur==
==Zones in Nadur==
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*Ta' Kenunan
*Ta' Kenunan
*Ta' Ġebel
*Ta' Ġebel
*Ta' Zejtun
*Ta' Żejtun
*Ta' Sardina
*Ta' Sardina
*Ta' Spilotti
*Ta' Spilotti
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*(Wied) San Blas
*(Wied) San Blas
*Ta' Xurdin
*Ta' Xurdin

==Nadur main roads==

*Pjazza San Pietru u San Pawl (St Peter and St Paul Square)
*Triq Daħlet Qorrot (Daħlet Qorrot Cove Road)
*Triq Għajn Qasab (Ghajn Qasab Street)
*Triq il-Ħanaq
*Triq il-Knisja (Church Street)
*Triq ir-Rabat (Victoria Road)
*Triq ir-Ramla (Ramla Road)
*Triq it-13 ta' Diċembru (13 December Street)
*Triq it-Tiġrija (Tigrija Road)
*Triq l-Imġarr (Mgarr Road)
*Triq San Blas (San Blas Bay Road)
*Triq San Ġwann (St John Street)
*Triq Xandriku (Xandriku Street)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 8 November 2024

This article is about the Gozitan village. For the temple and Bronze Age site in Malta, see Borġ in-Nadur.
Not to be confused with Nador.

Nadur
In-Nadur
Local council
View from the Nadur Square showing the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (a smaller church close to the Nadur Parish Church)
View from the Nadur Square showing the Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (a smaller church close to the Nadur Parish Church)
Flag of Nadur
Flag
Coat of arms of Nadur
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 36°2′17″N 14°17′42″E / 36.03806°N 14.29500°E / 36.03806; 14.29500
Country Malta
Region Gozo Region
DistrictGozo and Comino District
Established1932
BordersGħajnsielem, Qala, Xagħra
Government
 • MayorEdward Said (PN)
Area
 • Total
7.2 km2 (2.8 sq mi)
Population
 (March 2014)
 • Total
4,509
 • Density630/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Naduri (m), Nadurija (f), Nadurin (pl)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
NDR
Dialing code356
ISO 3166 codeMT-37
Patron saintSt. Peter and St. Paul
Day of festa29 June
WebsiteOfficial website

Nadur (Maltese: In-Nadur) is an administrative unit of Malta, located in the eastern part of the island of Gozo. Nadur is built on a plateau and is one of the largest localities in Gozo.[1] Known as the 'second city', it spreads along a high ridge to the east of Victoria. It had a population of 4,509 as of March 2014.[2]

The word is derived from the Arabic word ‘nadara’, which means 'lookout', pretty much having the same meaning as its motto ‘Vigilant’.[1] The motto appears in Nadur’s coat of arms that shows the sun coming up from blue seas. The town is famous for its bakeries.[3]

Near Nadur are San Blas and Dahlet Qorrot Bays, tiny rocky bays on the North Eastern coast. These are locations for swimming, snorkeling, picnics, and trekking.[1]

History

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There are no documents or archaeological evidence which could shed light on the colonisation of Nadur by its first inhabitants. Nevertheless, the plateau and its surroundings, with a few farmhouses scattered here and there, were in existence for many years well before the area became a parish. The only trace of archaeological evidence were a number of large flat stones found in a field between San Blas Bay and Daħlet Qorrot. According to the Gozitan historian Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de Soldanis these roofed structures, which do not exist anymore, once used to serve as a sort of temple to gods. He also imagined that these slabs of stone couldn't have been placed there by normal people but by very strong people or giants. He also wrote that Nadur may have been founded during the time of the Greeks. One proof of this connection is a bronze statue of Apollo said to be found in Nadur in 1744.

Throughout history, Nadur played a very important role in the defence of the island from corsairs, hence the name. During the reign of the Knights of St. John, a watch tower was built by Grandmaster Nicolas Cotoner which has been referred to by Daħlet Qorrot Tower or San Blas Tower for the two bays lying on either side of it. The tower is locally known as Isopu Tower.

Another watchtower found in Nadur is Ta' Kenuna Tower built by the British towards the middle of the 19th century. It served as a telegraph link between Malta and Gozo. From the top of this semaphore tower, one can see most of the island, Comino and Mellieħa with a wonderful view in the winter of the green fields and the blue sea. The area near the tower was constructed into a garden.

Demographics

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As of March 2014, Nadur had a population which neared 4,500 people, which makes it the third most populated Gozitan town after Xagħra and Victoria.

A small number of people earn their living from the sea as fishermen or sailors. Almost all other people work as businessmen, analysts, teachers, and other professions.[citation needed]

There are about 20 farmers in Nadur, the majority of whom work their fields on part-time basis. From the orchards of Nadur come most of the local fruits such as plums, peaches, apples, oranges and lemons. This produce maintained commercial contacts with Malta for over 3000 years. Today this commerce is still ongoing and a great amount of Maltese citrus fruits are produced in Nadur. The local council has promoted the planting of olive trees imported from Italy as these trees have consistently decreased in number over time.[citation needed]

Regions

[edit]

Although Nadur is spread out, it can be split in various regions, namely the main square, Ta' Ħida, San Blas and Ta' Kenuna

The main square centres around the parish church, with a host of shops, eateries, snack bars, and mostly residential housing. Important places of interest in the centre are: Sacred Heart (Ta' Karkanja) church, Local Council, police station, parish office, primary school, Mnarja Band Club, Nadur Youngsters Football Club, Museum branches (male and female), Franciscan Sisters Convent & Chapel and playing field.

Ta' Ħida's main artery surrounds Ramla Bay's main road, which is particularly busy in the summertime. Ta' Ħida's new extension, along Ramla Bay road, comprises a housing estate built in the 1970s and a playing field.[citation needed] A new, albeit controversial, cemetery is being constructed on the way to Ramla.[needs update]

San Blas has both residential areas, relatively old and new, very fertile land and picturesque valleys, full of mainly citrus trees. San Blas takes the name after the little secluded red-sandy bay, called after bishop Blaise, whose veneration still exists in the Catholic Church up to today. A nearby beach is Daħlet Qorrot (an 'inland beach'), with many locals owning caves and garages where many keep their fishing boats. Nearby is San Blas, a tiny, sandy bay on the north-eastern coast. It is a favourite spot for swimming for local residents. Close to San Blas, one finds also a bushy arid area called il-Qortin as well as the Mistra Rocks coastline. Gozo's AFM base is located here, together with Ta' Sopu Tower, which can be found in a restored state.

The Ta' Kenuna area was developed in the early 1980s. Previously, the area was barren, except for the Ta' Kenuna Tower, a telegraph structure built under the British era, Nadur cemetery and some vineyards. Although in the past the cemetery seemed to scare off people, and no one dared to live next to it. Today the cemetery has become a traffic island, surrounded by busy roads and residential areas.

Nadur Parish

[edit]

The religious feast of Nadur – Mnarja – is celebrated on 29 June. The feast was popular with honeymooners and its name seems to suggest that there is a possible connection with the beginning of summer. It is derived from luminaria (illumination), and in fact, it is a festival rooted in Maltese seasonal rituals and customs.

The beloved titular statue, that of St. Peter and St. Paul, was made in Marseilles in 1882. It is one of the many masterpieces that grace the grand church. On Good Friday, a set of statues are taken out for the holy procession depicting the passion and Crucifixion of Jesus. In the morning of Easter, a statue of the Risen Lord is also joyfully paraded.

The parish church, dedicated to St. Peter and St. Paul, is a monument of both architecture and painting, rich in marble works and decorations, erected on the site of a former smaller church and which is also the highest point in town.

St. Peter & St. Paul Basilica

[edit]
Nadur Basilica

The construction of the present church was started on 28 September 1760 and the design is attributed to the Maltese architect Giuseppe Bonici.

In 1907, a refurbishment programme took place to construct the aisles, dome and façade based on the Italian Renaissance design of Prof. F.S. Sciortino. The ceiling, depicting episodes connected with St. Peter and St. Paul, was painted by Lazzaro Pisani (hailing from Ħaż-Żebbuġ), while the architectural decorations are the work of the Italian Pio Cellini. The principal force behind all these new projects was Archpriest Martin Camilleri (1910–1921).

The parish has its own community radio station: Radju Luminarja, established more than 25 years ago accumulating several members since then, particularly in the 2000s.[4]

Band clubs

[edit]
  • Mnarja Band Club (L-Għaqda Mużikali Mnarja)

Administration

[edit]

The Local Council is currently[when?] made up of 5 councillors who are:

  • Edward Said (Mayor) - PN
  • Eucharist Camilleri - PN
  • Josef Frank Camilleri - PN
  • Jean-Paul Joseph Saviour Portelli - PL
  • Joseph Vella - PL

Zones in Nadur

[edit]
  • Ta' Ħida
  • Ta' Kenunan
  • Ta' Ġebel
  • Ta' Żejtun
  • Ta' Sardina
  • Ta' Spilotti
  • Ta' Venuta
  • Ta' Wistin
  • Tad-Duru
  • Tal-Ħawli
  • Tal-Laċċa
  • Tal-Weraq
  • Tat-Tiġrija
  • Tax-Xewka
  • Tax-Xini
  • (Wied) San Blas
  • Ta' Xurdin

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Nadur".
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  3. ^ "Nadur".
  4. ^ "NadurParish.com – Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul in Gozo, Malta".
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