This splendid church fully explains what Baroque is

St. John's Cathedral in Valletta is one of the most famous cathedrals in the world. It was originally called the Convent Church of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem and is located in the center of the capital Valletta. Although there are more than 300 churches in small Malta, St. John's Church is definitely the most worth visiting. The Church of St. John is named after the patron saint of the Knights of St. John. It was designed by the famous architect Casal, who also designed the Presidential Palace. Although there are many St. John's Cathedrals around the world, the one in Malta is definitely the best. 🔶Features This church is a Baroque building, partially imitating Gothic architecture, built from 1573 to 1578. The outside looks very simple and unremarkable, but once you step inside the church, you will be shocked by the magnificent Baroque decoration. The frescoes on the walls depict the life of St. John the Baptist, and the entire dome of the church is also a huge fresco. The floor is paved with more than 400 marble tombstones, representing 400 outstanding knights. The remains of the leader of the Knights of St. John are placed in the catacombs of the cathedral. ❤️Must check in The church also houses the only signed painting "The Beheaded St. John the Baptist" that the famous Italian painter Caravaggio left in Malta at that time. Unfortunately, when I came this time, some parts of the interior of the church were under repair. It was not possible to go up to the second floor through the spiral staircase to take a grand panoramic view of the church. I could only take a large panoramic view of the church from the first floor. 📌Tips: Before you buy your tickets and go in, don’t forget to get a headset. Every detail of the church will be introduced in great detail. But there is no Chinese version. If your English is good, you might as well listen to the English introduction. 🎫Ticket: 15 euros (can be bought on site) ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-16:00 (closed on Sundays)