You can see the vast dome of the Parish Church of St. John the Baptist from homes and hotels in Xewkija. This baroque structure features a deceptively plain interior. The architect, Joseph D’Amato, constructed this new construction – 1951-1971, around the older church. The church features a small museum of Baroque statuary. It is just to the left of the main altar. They include the wooden statue of St. John by Paul Azzopardi, a Maltese artist. There is no doubt this church is the main reason people choose to stay in a hotel in Xewkija. EasyToBook.com helps them find the right one.
Beside the Church, Xewkija has several other central sights and sites. It has the ancient Tower of Santa Cecilja. It conjures up the past relationship between the Maltese Islands and the Knights of Malta. The Ancient Chapel of the Madonna is dedicated to Saint Batholomew. The ruins of an octagonal mill are also intriguing. The 8 cardinal directions integrated into the design. Also within walk of many Xewkija hotels are the old cemetery and an ancient cross.