The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation announced that the Exhibition of the Tapestries ‘A Gift of Glory’ has been extended until Saturday 1 July 2023. The visitor opening hours are Monday to Saturday between 09:00 hrs to 16:45 hrs (last entry 16:15 hrs).
The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation announced the extension of its Open Day to commemorate the completion of a sixteen-year restorative project of the historic set of Tapestries. Entrance is free of charge. This Open Day will provide an exclusive opportunity for the general public to view and experience an integral part of Malta’s cultural and historical heritage for more than three centuries. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Co-Cathedral’s intricately embellished interior by joining one of the many guided tours of the Tapestries in Maltese and English.
The set of tapestries was commissioned by the Grand Master of the Knights of St John, Frà Ramon Perellos y Roccafull, between 1697 and 1702. These magnificent tapestries display episodes from the Life of Christ and the Triumph of the Catholic Church. The set was being sent to Belgium since 2006 and restored by the Royal Manufacturers De Wit Laboratories where the project was finalised in 2022. This set is the largest complete series of tapestries in the world and covers a total area of 730 m2 with a length of 120 running metres.
For more information visit www.stjohnscocathedral.com or send an email to [email protected].