A historic church in Valletta that also works as a museum, with paintings by Caravaggio and Mattia Preti and a floor of marble tombstones.
Good to know. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. Church dress code applies: cover shoulders, and narrow or stiletto heels are not allowed. Tickets are sold online or at the entrance.
We do not list opening hours or prices here because they change. The official page has today's.
- Where
- Valletta, Malta
- Entry
- Ticketed. See the official page for prices
- Source
- St John's Co-Cathedral
- Last checked
- 7 October 2026
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