St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John's Co-Cathedral is located in Valletta, the capital of Malta. Built between 1573 and 1578, it is one of the most iconic buildings in Valletta and a famous local tourist attraction.

St. John's Co-Cathedral was built by the Knights of Malta and has long served as the primary venue for major religious ceremonies and rituals held by the Grand Masters and knights. The church predominantly features Baroque architecture, with only small sections adopting the Gothic style. Its exterior, rapidly constructed shortly after the Great Siege of 1565, appears solemn and dignified, yet inside, it presents a striking contrast — the decoration is extraordinarily luxurious, with marble carvings that are rare even on a global scale. The dome and large murals on the walls are vividly lifelike, leaving visitors in awe. The nave of St. John's Co-Cathedral houses the remains of many prominent knights and features numerous marble tombstones. The intricate carvings on these tombstones are exquisitely crafted, accompanied by biographical details and likenesses of the knights. Visiting these tombs feels like stepping back into that bygone era.

St. John's Co-Cathedral is one of the world’s most renowned cathedrals and an outstanding masterpiece in architectural history, attracting large numbers of domestic and international tourists every year.

St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Must-visit reason: One of the most iconic buildings in Valletta

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Malta[Malta]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Valletta [Valletta]

City where the attraction is located: Valletta [Valletta]