St John's Co-Cathedral

St John's Co-Cathedral, a baroque jewel of Valletta

St John's Co-Cathedral is a baroque jewel that reflects the power of the Knights of Malta. The Valletta audio-guided tour stops here, with respect, to evoke this exceptional church, one of the treasures of the Maltese capital.

The conventual church of the knights

St John's Co-Cathedral was built between 1573 and 1577 by the knights of the Order of St John, as the conventual church of the Order. Behind a sober façade hides a dazzling baroque interior: a floor covered with the tombstones of knights, richly decorated chapels and masterpieces of painting. It illustrates the grandeur of Malta in the time of the knights and constitutes a major monument of Valletta.

What to see

You admire the sumptuous baroque interior, the floor of knights' tombstones, the chapels of the different langues of the Order and remarkable works of art, in an atmosphere of contemplation. St John's Co-Cathedral is one of the summits of European baroque. It is a must-see stop of Valletta, to be discovered with respect.

Practical information

St John's Co-Cathedral lies in the heart of Valletta, reachable on foot. A place of worship and a monument, its visit generally has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary and may be reduced on Sunday due to services. Appropriate dress is required. It is best to check the arrangements before coming and to respect the sacred character of the place.

When was St John's Co-Cathedral built?

Between 1573 and 1577, by the knights of the Order of St John, as the conventual church of the Order; it is a baroque jewel.

Where is St John's Co-Cathedral?

In the heart of Valletta, capital of Malta.