The luminaria, designed by the company’s founder, Alan Parkinson, are inspired by natural forms, geometric solids, and Islamic and Gothic architecture. Each new creation is a maze of winding paths and inspiring domes where visitors can indulge in sensory experiences.

During the Malta Festival, one of the five luminarium projects, Timisien, will be presented. The name “Timisien” originates from the Romanian city of Timișoara. It consists of 20 domes, 18 of which form the central labyrinth that is the most disorienting part of the luminarium. Color is introduced into these domes through “skylights,” discreet finials located on each of the 21 domes of Timisien. These finials control the color and intensity of light in each dome, encouraging visitors to look up.

Two additional outer domes are designed to offer visitors a respite from the maze. The impressive main dome, stretching high over the heads of guests, features a rare heptagonal motif from traditional Islamic architecture, while the smaller outer dome is inspired by Gaudi’s Casa Guell.

• The luminarium will admit visitors from 10 am to 7pm (last admission)
• On the door tickets available onsite during opening times on a first come first served basis. This queue might close early in the case of high attendance.
• A limited amount of pre-purchase tickets are available online for priority admission at booked times from 10.30am to 6pm. Advance ticket holders must arrive 10 minutes before the time indicated on the ticket and will have priority access up to 30 minutes from the time indicated on the ticket. A small queue should still be expected. If advance tickets are indicated as sold out you can still join the line onsite.