St. John's Church, Malta

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:accessibility Wheelchair accessible
gptkbp:admission_fee gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Roman_Catholic_Church
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Giovanni_Battista_Conti
gptkbp:architectural_feature gptkb:dome
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Baroque
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Mannerism
gptkbp:artistic_influence Italian Baroque architecture
gptkbp:artworks Includes works by Caravaggio
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Order_of_St_Michael_and_St_George
gptkb:Maltese_Knights
Christian pilgrimage
Maltese culture
Artistic heritage of Malta
Cultural tourism in Malta
Historical architecture in Malta
Maltese history
Religious festivals in Malta
gptkbp:constructed_in 1577
gptkbp:contains The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist painting
gptkbp:coordinates 35.8989° N, 14.5149° E
gptkbp:cultural_events Concerts and exhibitions
gptkbp:cultural_heritage National monument of Malta
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of Maltese heritage
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Saint_John_the_Baptist
gptkbp:famous_event Annual feast of St. John the Baptist
gptkbp:famous_for Its lavish interior
gptkbp:features Ornate marble tombs
A bell tower
A large altar
gptkbp:historical_period Renaissance to Baroque transition
gptkbp:historical_role Place of worship for the Knights of St. John
gptkbp:historical_significance Site of important ceremonies
Important site for the Knights Hospitaller
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label St. John's Church, Malta
gptkbp:interior_features gptkb:Chapel_of_the_Langue_of_Italy
Richly decorated with gold leaf
gptkbp:location Valletta, Malta
gptkbp:nearby_attractions gptkb:Upper_Barracca_Gardens
gptkbp:notable_artist gptkb:The_Crucifixion_of_St._Andrew
gptkbp:notable_burials gptkb:Grand_Master_Jean_de_la_Valette
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:Frescoes_by_Mattia_Preti
Stained glass windows
The organ
Intricate woodwork
The sacristy
The choir area
The main altar's canopy
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Pope_John_Paul_II
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Knights_of_St._John
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2001
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Piazza_San_Giovanni
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:visitation Daily from 9 AM to 5 PM
gptkbp:visitors_per_year Approximately 300,000
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lord_Kitchener
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4