Grand Ambitions — Francesco Laparelli’s Vision Returns to Valletta
PRESS RELEASE 18 June – 18 July 2025 | Caravaggio Wing at St John's Co-Cathedral Grand Ambitions is a landmark exhibition that brings to life the original architectural vision behind Malta’s capital city. At its core, Grand Ambitions honours Francesco Laparelli da Cortona,
Notice | Closure of Belfry
Attention to all visitors, We would like to inform our visitors the Belfry is closed until further notice until July 2025. Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Management St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation
New Bell ‘Carola Francisca’ Cast for St John’s Co-Cathedral – Joining the Grandmaster Pinto Bell
PRESS RELEASE The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation proudly announces the successful inauguration of the newly cast bell, Carola Francisca, marking a historic and significant moment in the ongoing conservation and enhancement of one of Malta’s most revered landmarks. The bell, created
Notice | Early Closure on Monday 23rd June 2026
Attention to all visitors, We would like to inform our visitors that on Monday 23rd June, St John’s Co-Cathedral will open from 09:00hrs till 14:45hrs (last entry at 14:15hrs). Thank you for your understanding, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The Management St
St John’s Co-Cathedral Launches “Grand Ambitions” Exhibition Celebrating Architect Francesco Laparelli
PRESS RELEASE The St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation proudly announces the opening of Grand Ambitions, a landmark exhibition that shines a spotlight on the visionary 16th-century Italian architect Francesco Laparelli da Cortona, whose Renaissance blueprint laid the foundations of Valletta. The exhibition
Josep Solé Coll in Concert and the Unveiling of Francesco Laparelli’s Drawings of Valletta titled Grand Ambitions.
PRESS RELEASE On Wednesday, 18th June 2025 at 19:30, St John’s Co-Cathedral will open its doors for an extraordinary evening that intertwines the majesty of sacred music with the brilliance of architectural vision. The event features a distinguished organ concert by
Feast of Sette Giugno (7th June)
This Saturday, on the Feast of Sette Giugno (7th June), St John’s Co-Cathedral will be open as usual from 09:00 hrs. Is-Sibt li ġej, fil-Festa tas-Sette Giugno (7 ta’ Ġunju), il-Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann se jkun miftuħ bħas-soltu mid-09:00.