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St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
356 2122 0536
Ranked #1 of 24 attractions in Valletta
4.5 of 5 stars 247 Reviews
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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Penrith, United Kingdom
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Wow! What an extravagant cup cake of a church. If you don't smile as you walk in you need anti-depressants. More

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Orlando, Florida
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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This church looks so humble from the outside, we almost didn't bother going in. Every local we met told us to be sure to go, however, so we paid the small fee--which included an audio tour--and headed in with our listening device in hand. Oh, my. Gold, gold, gold, everywhere you look. Intricate graves in the floor, each with detailed... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The cathedral ha an interesting history. It is also a little different in design. Very ornate with darker tones. More

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buckinghamshire
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Beautiful, highly decorated, gilded Baroque interior. Incredible floor - consists entirely of tombstones with intricate marble inlaid images and lettering. Excellent audioguide. Magnificent painting by Caravaggio ('the beheading of St. John'). I thoroughly recommend a visit. More

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Blyth, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

This was one of the many we visited and well worth a visit. More

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Msida, Malta
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The opulence of this cathedral is an indication of the gratitude that the European states had towards Malta for helping in the defeat of the Ottoman turks. Careful how to walk on the marvellous tombstones of the knights (no high-heels allowed). More

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London, United Kingdom
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124 reviews 124 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

afters hours walking around the market and the palace the squares and harbour i stopped at this cathedral it was saturday very busy but still early do not go late. its quite beautiful and sits in st johns square More

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SE England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Easy to get 'pictured out' and can be very crowded but its a must More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Very impressive interior, definitely worth taking a look. On sunday there is mass and therefore not the best for walking around and admiring the decorations. More

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Huntington Beach, California
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Beautiful Church. The audio guide is included with the price of admission. There is a lot to see. The paintings are magnificent. More

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