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Malta at War MuseumvsSt. John's Co-Cathedral
Malta at War Museum and St. John's Co-Cathedral are both endorsed by experts. Overall, St. John's Co-Cathedral is preferred by most reviewers compared to Malta at War Museum. St. John's Co-Cathedral comes in at #8 in Malta with recommendations from 4 publications including Afar Magazine, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Malta at War Museum
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
Couvre Porte Gate, Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta, Malta
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Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The imposing Fort St Angelo served as a refuge for civilians during the Second World War and the permanent exhibition at the Malta at War Museum tells the story of that time." Full review
The Telegraph "This is not only a museum about Malta's Second World War but – for me more interestingly – it offers tours of the vast World War Two shelter below ground." Full review
Lonely Planet "This museum, housed in a wartime police station and the labyrinthian tunnels that lie beneath it, pays testament to Malta's pivotal part in WWII." Full review
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Afar Magazine
Fodor's The Telegraph Lonely Planet
Atlas Obscura
Independent Independent
St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta, Malta
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Afar Magazine "There are no words that can prepare you for the baroque interior of the St John's Co Cathedral in Malta." Full review
Fodor's "Functional in design but lavishly decorated, the Order of St. John's own church (1578) is Malta's most important treasure." Full review
The Telegraph "The Knights of Malta's main church, this extraordinary place of worship is up there with the most important Baroque buildings in Europe." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"St John's Co-Cathedral, Malta's most impressive church, was designed by the architect Gerolamo Cassar." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The floor of this spectacular Baroque sanctuary is covered in memento mori. " Full review
Independent "The inside of the Roman Catholic church looks far more impressive. There are nine chapels, a series of tombs, a crypt, famous works of art including The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist."
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It’s worth noting that a modest dress code must be adhered to while inside the cathedral, with visitors expected to have their shoulders covered.
Independent "Going to church is not the usual affair at St John’s Co-Cathedral, with its gilded Baroque interiors, an excess of marble and paintings by Caravaggio the setting for a full Latin Mass on Sundays at 9"
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