54 Days at Sea — Malta; St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

In Valletta, the capital of Malta, is St. John’s Co-Cathedral. This co-cathedral was built by the Order of St. John (Knights Hospitaller) over a five-year period ending in 1577.

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

You may know the Malta branch of Knights Hospitaller under different names — Knights of Malta. This was one fascinating group. For more information, read History of Malta under the Order of St. John.

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

While the exterior is rather plain and dull, so much so that I failed to even photograph it, the interior is positively stunning:

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral

Saint John’s Co-Cathedral