St Catherine's ChurchValletta/Floriana, Malta
Today, this church still serves as the parish church for the Italian community
Designed by Girolamo Cassar for the Italian Knights, St Catherine’s Church (also known as the Church of St Catherine...
Today, this church still serves as the parish church for the Italian community
Designed by Girolamo Cassar for the Italian Knights, St Catherine’s Church (also known as the Church of St Catherine of Italy) is adjoined with the Auberge d’Italie.
Although the structure was originally built in 1576, the current facade and porch date to 1713 when the church had been rebuilt.
The main altarpiece is called ‘The Martyrdom of St Catherine’, and it was painted by the Italian Baroque artist Mattia Preti (1613-1699). This is believed to have been one of his favourite subjects.
The dome is divided into eight segments, which are decorated with scenes from St Catherine’s life.
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