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St. John's Co - Cathedral

St. Johns Co-Cathedral was built by the Knights of Malta between 1573 and 1578.
The Cathedral contains eight chapels, each of which was dedicated to the patron saint of the 8 langues of the Knights.
The carved stone walls and the ceiling was designed and painted by Mattia Preti.
The floor is built with marmor stone with paintings related to victory and death.
Cathedral Front
Cathedral Front
The eight Angel Star for the 8 Knights
The eight Angel Star for the 8 Knights
The Alter
The Alter
Ceiling painted by Mattia Preti
Ceiling painted by Mattia Preti
Ceiling painted by Mattia Preti
Ceiling painted by Mattia Preti
Walls
Walls
Signs of Victory
Signs of Victory
Floor of Marmor Stone
Floor of Marmor Stone
Statue
Statue
Chapel
Chapel
Floor of Marmor Stone
Floor of Marmor Stone
The Alter
The Alter
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel
Chapel