St John’s Co-Cathedral announce second open day for historic tapestries exhibition
The set of tapestries was commissioned by the Grand Master of the Knights of St John, Frà Ramon Perellos y Roccafull.
The St John's Co-Cathedral Foundation have announced the second open day to commemorate the completion of a sixteen-year restorative project of a historic set of tapestries.
The exciting open day will be taking place on Sunday 18 June 2023 between 4pm and 9pm (with the last entry being at 8:30pm). 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 chance to explore the Co-Cathedral's intricately embellished interior by joining one of the many guided tours of the Tapestries in both 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 has been in Belgium since 2006 as it was being 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 the St John's Co-Cathedral website www.stjohnscocathedral.com or email at [email protected]
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