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St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
356 2122 0536
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Ranked #1 of 32 attractions in Valletta
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: St John`s  Co-Cathedral is a unique monument of international importance and is a gem of Baroque art.  Its rich historic  and artistic heritage is... more »
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Alton, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

My wife and I really weren't sure what to make of this. A church (or cathedral) is just another church (or cathedral), right? But one day we were wandering about in Valletta and had some free time so we thought we'd go and see what the fuss is all about. Wow. All I can say is that I was wrong.... More

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Bourne, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

If you like the interiors of churches then this is for you. You cannot take flash photos, I set mine to "night scene" and the came out great. Can't descibe it, you have to see it. Go Mon-Fri, shuts noon Sat

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Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Worth every penny spent on entry, its really a gem. Really spectacular walls and painting, unique features and marvellous paintings!

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Northumberland, England
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8 attraction reviews
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Historical significance, original works of art by Caravaggio it is just outstanding, go early to avoid the cruise ship crowds.

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Yorkshire
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

The exterior of this cathedral, which is attractive but plain, completely belies the experience of the interior. The church, which is still connected to the Knights of Malta is stunning. I personally do ot care overmuch for the very elaborate decoration of the baroque but this experience completely overwhelms one with its demonstration of wealth, power and religious fervour. In... More

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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

It seems silly almost to write a review of this site . The very thought of visiting Malta and NOT seeing it is absurd. Even if you do not want to visit any other of the over 365 churches on the islands come in here and also into the museum. By chance we discovered on our visit that for some... More

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St. George's, Grenada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

A beautiful building inside and out. Some chapels are reserved for prayer or are undergoing work and thus one cannot tour them, but those are few. Between the church proper and the museum, there is plenty to see. The audio guide was helpful but many items/locations inside also have information posted so I didn't feel like I was missing out... More

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Hertfordshire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

So many churches to visit in Malta but this cathedral is truly outstanding as it is so ornate and well worth a visit.

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Zug, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Beautifully ornate and preserved. The audio tour is included in admission and makes for an interesting visit. A must see.

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London, United Kingdom
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Audio guide useful, although crowded it was not too bad in getting around. Pictures could be taken without using flash.

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