The Gallery

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The Nicċeċ collection documents every known religious street niche in Victoria (Rabat), Gozo — photographed on location by Rob Polli. Each entry includes the shrine's exact address, its sacred subject, the materials used, and its historical context. This is the most complete visual record of Victoria's sacred streetscape available online.

Immaculate Conception
17th century

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South wall of the Church of St Francis, Pjazza San Franġisk, Victoria, Gozo
Material & Style

Carved limestone niche with a statue of the Immaculate Conception; Baroque style with ornate detailing

Depiction

The statue represents the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, a common devotional theme in Catholic iconography, emphasizing Mary’s purity and role as the Mother of God.

St Joseph
In place by 1889

What is the story behind St Joseph?

24 Triq Għajn Qatet, Victoria, Gozo
Material & Style

Stone figures of St Joseph and Christ in naturalistic late-19th-century style with soft, fluid drapery.

Depiction

St Joseph holds the Christ Child’s hand and a stem of lilies—symbols of virtue and guardianship.

St Joseph
1907

What is the story behind St Joseph?

8 Triq il-Belliegħa
Material & Style

Carved local limestone with a shallow arched recess containing a plaster or polychrome painted statue of St Joseph holding the Christ Child.

Depiction

St Joseph is portrayed as the gentle guardian, holding the infant Jesus in his left arm and a lily stalk — emblem of purity and faithful labour — in his right. The image expresses paternal care, humility, and steadfast devotion, virtues deeply woven into Gozitan family life.

Immaculate Conception
Unknown (probably 19th century)

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Triq Gużeppi Spiteri, Victoria, Gozo
Material & Style

Stone figure protected by aluminium casing; simple rural execution.

Depiction

Madonna standing on a crescent moon and cherub-dotted base, hands clasped to chest, dressed in white tunic and celestial mantle.

St Joseph
1938

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128 Triq Għajn Qatet, Victoria, Gozo
Material & Style

Simple stone niche with narrow console, triangular pediment and trefoil cross; white-painted statuary.

Depiction

St Joseph holding the Christ Child, both with halos; Christ clutches a small cross—symbols of paternal care and sacrifice.

Madonna of Loreto
c. 1922

What is the story behind Madonna of Loreto?

128 Triq Għajn Qatet, Victoria, Gozo
Material & Style

Square limestone tower-form niche with four identical façades; decorated with pilasters, entablature, cornice and urns.

Depiction

Illustrates the miracle of Loreto—Madonna and Child above a small house carried by angels amid clouds.

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