Valletta Attractions

St John's Co-Cathedral

Valletta's magnificent medieval cathedral is famous for the painting by Caravaggio, which hangs in its oratory, and the 369 inlaid mosaic marble tombstones that cover its floor. Each tombstone depicts the lives of the Grand Masters of the Order of St John, buried beneath. The façade is rather severe and militaristic, but inside the cathedral is lavishly splendid in the grandest tradition of high Baroque, with every inch of wall covered by carving, while the vaulted ceiling sports paintings depicting the life of St John the Baptist, patron saint of the Knights.

Address: Republic Street; E-mail: info@maltachurch.org.mt; Website: www.stjohnscocathedral.com; Telephone: 2122 0536; Opening time: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm; Saturdays 9.30am to 12.30pm; Admission: €6 (adults), free for children under 12