Economy of Qala

In the early 1650s, the chapel was enlarged and on 28 April 1688, it became the parish church of the eastern part of Gozo, Qala,Nadur and Għajnsielem and remained so for about 12 years. It served again as a parish church of Qala from February 1872 to February 1889. It was consecrated on 21 May 1950.

Between 1982 and 1988 the inside was gilded and refurbished.The main attraction is the altarpiece, attributed to Federico Barocci di Urbino. It shows God extending his special protection to the Immaculate Conception.The Virgin Mary was crowned on 1 August 1954.

St.Anthony's Battery

St.Anthony's Battery also known as Ras il-Qala (Qala Point) Battery was built between 1731 and 1732. Its design is attributed to Charles Francois Mondion. It was intended to guard the mouth of the channel between Gozo and Comino.