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St. John's Co-Cathedral

Late 16th-century cathedral in the heart of Valletta, known for an exceptionally ornate Baroque interior. The nave, gilded columns and painted barrel ceiling are matched by an unusual floor of marble inlaid tomb covers. It also houses the largest signed work by Caravaggio, displayed in a dedicated space with interpretive material.

Quick Facts

Opening Hours

Sun	Closed
Mon	09:00 - 16:15
Tue	09:00 - 16:15
Wed	09:00 - 16:15
Thu	09:00 - 16:15
Fri	09:00 - 16:15
Sat	09:00 - 16:15

Highlights

A compact but highly decorated interior, with dense carved and gilded ornamentation and dozens of side chapels.
The floor is composed of hundreds of marble tomb covers with coats of arms and carved motifs, which are close to visitor pathways.
Expect focused displays around the Caravaggio installation and short interpretive films and audio-guide stops.
Staff manage visitor flow, and there are dress and footwear guidelines that visitors are asked to follow.

Contact Info

+356 2122 0536

https://www.stjohnscocathedral.com/

Triq San Gwann, Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

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+65 6252 6822

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