Architect Andrea Vassallo (1856-1928) was born in Luqa and died in Sliema at Zammit Clapp Hospital, a building which he himself had designed. His work includes Casa Gourgion (Mdina), numerous chapels at Addolorata Cemetery, the dome of the Siġġiewi Parish Church and the Basilica of Our Lady of Ta' Pinu in Gozo.