Assassin's Creed
Basilica of St Dominic
In Maltese: Bażilika ta' San Duminku
The Basilica of St Dominic (Porto Salvo) on Merchants Street in Valletta is where Assassin's Creed (2016) filmed the climax of its rooftop chase, with Aguilar fighting across the basilica's roof.
What was filmed at Basilica of St Dominic?
Assassin's Creed (2016)
The climax of the rooftop parkour chase, with Aguilar fighting across the roof of the basilica. It played A church roof in 15th-century Seville.
About Basilica of St Dominic
The Dominican Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St Dominic stands at the junction of Merchants Street and St Dominic Street in Valletta. It is one of Valletta's main parish churches, run by the Dominican friars. In Assassin's Creed, the rooftop parkour chase that starts in the sand-covered Merchants Street climbs over Valletta's roofs and ends with a fight on the roof of the basilica, playing a church in 15th-century Seville. The roof itself is not accessible, but the church is open to visitors for prayer and at service times, and its domed bulk is easy to pick out from the surrounding streets. A guide also notes the filming used the corridor between the Grandmaster's Palace and the National Library for a church scene.
Best time to go
A quiet weekday morning, when you can step inside between services.
Questions people ask
Which church roof is in Assassin's Creed?+
The Basilica of St Dominic (Porto Salvo) in Valletta, where the rooftop chase ends.
Is St Dominic's Basilica free to visit?+
Yes, it's a working parish church with free entry, usually open around service times.
Sources
- Assassin's Creed film locations — movie-locations.com
- Where was Assassin's Creed filmed? — Atlas of Wonders
- Where Was Assassin's Creed Filmed? — Ahoy Matey
Exact spot not yet checked on site — we visit every location before launch.