Saint John's Co-Cathedral, Malta | Stunning Images of Europe's most beautiful Baroque Cathedral.
It is one of the most impressive Baroque temples in the world, which houses treasures such as Caravaggio's The Beheading of St. John the Baptist. St. John's Co-Cathedral is located in the city of Valletta (Valletta), Malta. A Baroque jewel that reflects the legacy of the Knights of St. John (Knights Hospitaller) in Malta.
The headquarters church of the Knights of the Order of St. John (the "Crusaders of Malta") is the country's most famous attraction. Its interior decoration, in the most stunning Baroque, is considered one of the masterpieces of this style in Europe.
Everything is spectacular at St. John's Co-Cathedral!
= The floor is completely covered with marble mosaics, tombstones of about 400 members of the Order of Malta buried in the church;
= The ceiling with paintings narrating the life of St. John the Baptist and the exploits of the Crusaders highlighting the resistance to the Siege of Malta;
= The splendid altar is made of gold, silver, bronze, and precious stones;
= The largest complete set of tapestries in the world is in this Co-Cathedral. There are 29 pieces of Flemish tapestry over 6 meters high. They were donated to the church in the year 1697.
Visits can be made from Monday to Saturday and tickets are sold.
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