Church and Monastery of St Catherine, Valletta

Name: Church and Monastery of St Catherine
Address: Valletta, Malta

#53 among attractions in Valletta

Church, Baroque architecture

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Church and Monastery of St Catherine, Valletta

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St Catherine's Monastery is a monastery in Valletta, Malta which houses cloistered nuns of the Second Order of Saint Augustine. It incorporates the Church of the Presentation of Our Lady, which is more commonly known as the Church of St Catherine. The church and monastery were built in the 18th century and they replaced a previous monastery which had been housed in a 16th-century palace. ()

Coordinates: 35°53'59"N, 14°30'54"E

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Valletta Malta

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Church and Monastery of St Catherine – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grandmaster's Palace, Auberge de Bavière, St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Casa Rocca Piccola.

~510 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace, Ġlormu Cassar
Grandmaster's Palace, Valletta
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~640 ftN
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Auberge de Bavière, Valletta
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~920 ftW
Church
St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta
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~140 ftE
Guided tours of an ornate 1580s palace
Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta
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~800 ftNW
Palace
Auberge d'Aragon, Valletta
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~300 ftSW
Baroque architecture, Palace
Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta
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~690 ftW
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Manoel Theatre, Valletta
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the Manoel Theatre stands as a testament to Malta's rich cultural heritage. Built in 1731 by Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena, it is one of Europe's oldest working theatres and a shining example of Baroque architecture.
~520 ftSE
Museum, Renaissance architecture
Old University Building, Valletta
3 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, stands the Old University Building, a beacon of scholastic heritage and Baroque architecture. This historic edifice, which currently houses the Valletta Campus of the University of Malta, was originally...
~710 ftSW
Memorial
Statue of Queen Victoria, Valletta
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~780 ftW
Church
Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Valletta
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~480 ftSW
Square
Republic Square, Valletta
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, Republic Square presents itself as a quintessential emblem of Maltese culture and social life. Known locally as Pjazza Repubblika, this square is a bustling hub where locals and tourists alike converge...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church and Monastery of St Catherine?

Nearby attractions include Spinola Palace, Valletta (1 min walk), Casa Rocca Piccola, Valletta (1 min walk), Messina Palace, Valletta (2 min walk), Hostel de Verdelin, Valletta (2 min walk).

How to get to Church and Monastery of St Catherine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church and Monastery of St Catherine:

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Qadim • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)
Kristofru • Lines: 133 (3 min walk)