Saturday 16 March 2019

Valletta 2

Next stop was the St John's Co-Cathedral which is renowned throughout Europe for its ornateness (dedicated to St John The Baptist it has a famous Caravaggio)

Unfortunately areas were roped off so you had to follow a trail and couldn't always go where you wanted.  Flash wasn't allowed and the lighting was terrible but I managed a few pictures.

The ceiling was pretty amazing





I've no idea who this was, I just loved the peaceful expression.


Caravaggio's Beheading of St John The Baptist


After leaving the Cathedral we just wandered about a bit, tiredness was kicking in after our 03:00 start.

Guard ceremony at Grandmaster's Palace.


Although Malta was the most bombed country during WWII, there are still loads of old buildings to enjoy.


I don't like to see this form of transport in any city, but the animals generally appeared in good condition and during the hot summer months there are at least canopies over their waiting bays.


Residents really should be banned from parking their modern vehicles outside such lovely old buildings.