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Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence, Vittoriosa

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The Collegiate Church of Saint Lawrence in Vittoriosa is a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, built by the Knights of St. John as their first conventual church. Its lavish interior boasts intricate marble inlays, gilded woodwork, and a magnificent altarpiece depicting the martyrdom of Saint Lawrence by Mattia Preti, a leading Baroque painter. The church also houses the relics of several saints and a collection of silver artifacts. Its crypt contains tombs of notable knights, connecting visitors directly to the island's chivalric past.

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  • The altarpiece of Saint Lawrence by Mattia Preti
  • The ornate marble floor with heraldic symbols of the Knights
  • The crypt with tombs of Grand Masters and knights

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