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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 33 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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Hastings, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Outstanding interior well worth a visit. Audio guide given on entrance. Do not go with a group you will get trampled under foot. Best time after lunch when the daily copious tour trips and cruise ships have passed through.

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Peterborough, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Beautiful building and full of interest. Historical value with regard to the Knights is immense. Good audio tour included in admission fee.

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Yorkshire, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Awesome, if your going here give yourself a couple of hours to appreciate the spectacular art and sculpture. This is a must.

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Manningtree, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Amazing history and décor. If you are planning a visit then make sure your arms and legs are covered, 3/4 trousers are fine no shorts or they will not let you in.

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013 NEW

OK; like St Paul's, you need to get ready for the onslaught of Gold that is everywhere, which is just a bit too much for the eyes, but i could have spent hours just looking at the marble floor, which is simply beautiful and rather overlooked, amongst all the splendour. The Cathedral is also very proud of its Caravaggio exhibition.... More

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York, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Not much like a church where you would want to worship but a very interesting place, full of wonderful statues and paintings.

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Breathtakingly beautiful. 6Euros entry with a handheld listening guide - I used my own headphones. Deff worth a visit.

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Carnoustie, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

saw too many churches,liked malta better 20 years ago the last time i was there it was more untouched

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

The richness in detail, paintings, sculpture, tapestries, floor etc are unique in the whole Mediterranean sea.

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Amstelveen
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Though Baroque is not the most austere style, this church beats almost every other example of Baroque decoration. In fact too much for my taste. Visiting it only pays off by seeing the two maginificent paintings by Caravaggio in the Oratory. The beautifully restored Beheading St. John is one of Caravaggio’s masterpieces will not be on display elsewhere I guess.... More

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