Last Tuesday, students of Malta Crown went on an excursion to Malta’s most famous cathedral — St. John’s Co‑Cathedral in Valletta, which has become a stone chronicle of the history of the Order of Malta.
What impresses the most is the contrast between the exterior and interior of the building, and there is an explanation for this: the cathedral’s outer appearance is meant to evoke the valiant defence of Malta by the knights during the Turkish siege, which is why it looks rather strict and ascetic, resembling a fortress. In the 17th century, the Grand Masters and wealthy knights decided to decorate the interior in order to glorify the Order.
What impresses the most is the contrast between the exterior and interior of the building, and there is an explanation for this: the cathedral’s outer appearance is meant to evoke the valiant defence of Malta by the knights during the Turkish siege, which is why it looks rather strict and ascetic, resembling a fortress. In the 17th century, the Grand Masters and wealthy knights decided to decorate the interior in order to glorify the Order.
This is not the first time Malta Crown students have visited the cathedral, but each time the pupils learn more interesting facts about this magnificent structure.
Educational excursions for students complement the curriculum naturally and allow the children to delve deeper into the history of Malta and understand the importance of preserving the country’s historical heritage.
Do Malta Crown school students need to pay entrance fees when visiting museums and exhibitions?
Pupils of primary and secondary schools in Malta and Gozo, regardless of whether they attend state, private, or church schools, are entitled to free admission to most museums and cultural heritage sites, as well as to cultural and educational events (exhibitions, cooking workshops, open days) with a Heritage Malta card.
Heritage Malta is the national agency responsible for museums, conservation, and cultural heritage; it works to ensure that cultural monuments are preserved for future generations and remain accessible to all residents of Malta.
The Heritage Malta card is issued through the school for a period of one year and then renewed annually. It provides one student with free, unlimited access to all Heritage Malta sites and museums (with the exception of the Hypogeum of Ħal‑Saflieni and Underground Valletta).
It was this card that our school’s students used when they visited MUŻA — the National Museum of Fine Arts — last Friday.
Educational excursions for students complement the curriculum naturally and allow the children to delve deeper into the history of Malta and understand the importance of preserving the country’s historical heritage.
Do Malta Crown school students need to pay entrance fees when visiting museums and exhibitions?
Pupils of primary and secondary schools in Malta and Gozo, regardless of whether they attend state, private, or church schools, are entitled to free admission to most museums and cultural heritage sites, as well as to cultural and educational events (exhibitions, cooking workshops, open days) with a Heritage Malta card.
Heritage Malta is the national agency responsible for museums, conservation, and cultural heritage; it works to ensure that cultural monuments are preserved for future generations and remain accessible to all residents of Malta.
The Heritage Malta card is issued through the school for a period of one year and then renewed annually. It provides one student with free, unlimited access to all Heritage Malta sites and museums (with the exception of the Hypogeum of Ħal‑Saflieni and Underground Valletta).
It was this card that our school’s students used when they visited MUŻA — the National Museum of Fine Arts — last Friday.
