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10 Churches & Cathedrals in Island of Malta That You Shouldn't Miss
One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. Church of St George
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
2. St John's Co-Cathedral - Il-Konkatidral ta’ San Gwann
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
3. St. John's Co-Cathedral
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4.5 based on 11,734 reviews
Built between 1573 and 1577, this cathedral contains two masterpieces by Caravaggio. St John’s Co-Cathedral is a gem of Baroque art and architecture. It was built as the conventual church for the Knights of St John. This church is till this very day an important shrine and a sacred place of worship. It is also a venue for cultural events. The construction was commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière to serve as the conventual church of the Knights of Malta and designed by the Maltese military architect Gerolamo Cassar. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. The oratory holds the biggest and only signed masterpiece by Caravaggio. St John’s church is administered by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation responsible for the religious cultural heritage of the monument.
Reviewed By A7559IAmichaelc - Hampton, Australia
Amazing Cathedral and unique all the key knights of Malta are represented (Germany, Auvergne, Provence, etc..) and you get to see some stunning paintings from Caravaggio especially the beheading of St John the Baptist
4. Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul
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4.5 based on 1,486 reviews
Reviewed By Goron58 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
A joint entrance fee of 5 euros to visit the Cathedral and the museum is good value.The awesome dome and marble panels are just some of the lovely things to behold.Nice to sit and reflect a while being surrounded by such beauty.
5. Saint George Redoubt
6. Mosta Parish
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4.5 based on 1,713 reviews
For a long time it has been renowned as being the third largest unsupported dome in the world. Outside diameter 56.2 metres. Inside diameter 39.6 metres. Internal height 54.7metres. This gigantic rotunda church is decorated with many paintings by Giuseppe Calì and other able artists. While on a visit to the Mosta Dome one should not miss going into the sacristies, to view and admire the various objects of prestige, including paintings and a large-scale model of the church. Not to be missed is a replica of the bomb which, in 1942, pierced the dome and landed on the church floor. The bomb did not explode. No one died and the church was not destroyed.
Reviewed By ratpack23
This is a truly beautiful church which makes you gasp with awe as you walk in its such a wonderful interior and so large and the dome is stunning with such bold yet calming colours of gold and bright blue we just sat for ages taking in the wonderful paintings and statues we both found the church to be very thought provoking and a very special place. The church gave us both a feeling of peace . It was interesting to read about the World War 2 bomb that went though the Dome and fell to the floor while the church was full of people ! yet never went off , there is a replica inside to look at .the entrance fee is €2 per person its well worth the small fee . We travelled by bus which drops you right outside . You need to dress modestly. We liked the fact that we could take our time and also allowed to take photos. My husband says it was the best place he had visited on our holiday to Malta .
7. Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
The Mdina Cathedral museum is situated opposite the Mdina Cathedral in Archibishop's square. Amongst the collections found in the museum one can find the Silver collection, a complete collection of Albrecht Dürer prints, an extensive collection of Coins found in Malta, paintings by Maltese and period artists, as well as a number of temporary exhibitions.
Reviewed By mattisonw - Germany, null
I am so glad we found this museum. It has a great collection, including two series of Dürer prints from 1505 or so, statues of the Apostles and Christ in silver - stunning - and many other treasures. There is also an amazing 14th century Venetian 'altar stone' ... and so much else. Worth going for the Dürer room alone, but there is much else that is worth dwelling over. They should be publishing a book soon of the museum treasures; website is written on the first page of the museum diagrams. VERY much worth seeing.
8. Mellieha Parish Church
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4.5 based on 1,888 reviews
Reviewed By TraceyL1484 - Rearsby, United Kingdom
Very beautiful and if you go across the road at the back of this church there is a play area for children, head towards this as there is a lovely little bar at the back with amazing views and a great cuppa.
9. Saint Publius Church
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By laiduptranslator - Floriana, Malta
This Catholic Church was built by the stone masons who lived nearby and built much of Valletta. It has an imposing facade sited on Malta's largest urban square. It's dedicated to Publius the Roman Governor who welcomed St Paul and the shipwrecked travellers to winter over and converted to Christianity after seeing miracles healings
10. Saint Patrick's Church
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