Set the scene.
St John’s was built as the conventual church of the Order of St John. Completed in 1577, its restrained exterior speaks to the military order that commissioned it.
Here’s the twist.
Inside, the experience changes. Marble tombstones, paintings and richly worked decoration create a record of patronage, faith and remembrance. Works associated with Caravaggio and Mattia Preti are central to its artistic heritage.
Why it still matters.
The cathedral is also a place of worship. Looking at it through both its religious and artistic roles reveals more than treating it only as a monument.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.
