The town of Mosta is located in the northern region of Malta. With a population of over 17,000, Mosta is highly acclaimed by locals and tourists around for retaining its traditional village essence. Mosta’s long-established rich history reverts to the village core that is the main church, an outstanding Dome dedicated to the Assumption of Our Lady. Interestingly enough, Mosta celebrates the parish feast of the Assumption on the 15 of August, among the other six villages such as Mqabba & Attard, that honour the same feast of ‘Santa Marija’ on the same date. The feast of Saint Mary is unequivocally one of the most sought-after feasts in Malta, attracting thousands of tourists and locals to watch in awe as the fireworks trace the sky and the mechanical ground fireworks dazzle the surrounding streets.

Mosta is one of the most ancient villages in Malta, having been inhabited since pre-history. Findings such as archaeological sites including the Wied Filep dolmen, the dolmen located in Santa Margerita, and the five pairs of cart ruts near Fort Mosta underline the civilised antiquity of Mosta. In the Middle Ages, Mosta was a relatively tiny hamlet, with just a couple of hundred inhabitants, adjacent to other tiny hamlets like Raħal Kircipulli, Raħal Sir, Raħal Calleja, Raħal Ħobla, Raħal Brabar and Raħal Dimech. These minute villages eventually shrivelled, with Mosta capitalising and taking over as the main primary village. However, Mosta to this day is still split up in various zones that encase the quaint village. These include Iż-Żokrija, Santa Margerita, Is-Sgħajtar , Tal-Blata l-Għolja, and Ta’ Mlit.

The third-largest village in Malta is definitely a hot spot for local activities. The main square is glutted with amenities such as the town’s local council, post office, bank branches, and numerous cafeterias where visitors can unwind, drink a cup of hot coffee, and bask in the panorama of the dome. There are also Pastizzerias to assuage your sweet tooth with a local imqaret or a crispy pastizz to curb your hunger. Mostin (the term used to refer to inhabitants of Mosta) are extremely friendly, welcoming tourists to their homey yet fruitful village.
Mosta is home to an array of landmarks, sightseeing locations, and other places of interest. From the aviation museum, the Speranza Chapel, Ta’ Bistra catacombs, Cumbo Tower, Wied il-Ghasel, and the lion monument in the Rotunda Square, Mosta is surely a town worth visiting!