Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta
Saint John's Co-Cathedral was commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière and built as the conventual church for the Knights of Saint John, between 1573 and 1578. It's a Roman Catholic cathedral, dedicated to Saint John the Baptist.
The Grand Master and several knights donated gifts of high artistic value for its decoration, making its interior a gem of Baroque art and architecture.
While the exterior reflects the knights' military pragmatism, the interior reveals their sophistication, power and wealth. Not to miss the paintings by Caravaggio, "Saint Jerome writing" and "The beheading of Saint John the Baptist".
Opening hours: 9.30 to 16.30 (12.30 on Sat., closed on Sun.)
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