St Paul's Pro-Cathedral

St Paul's Pro-Cathedral is an Anglican church with neoclassical architecture located in Independence Square in Valletta. The building features Italian marble columns with Corinthian capitals and a tall spire that rises prominently above the surrounding area.

Queen Adelaide commissioned the building in 1839 to provide a space for Anglican worship. It replaced services that had been held in other locations around the city.

The oak panels beside the high altar serve as a memorial to those who defended Malta during the Second World War. This tribute shapes the interior and speaks to a significant period in the island's story.

The building is easily accessible and includes a visitor center in the basement displaying historical artifacts in lit display cases. The layout makes it straightforward to explore the collection on your own.

The building houses an organ that originally came from Chester Cathedral and has historical ties to composer George Frederick Handel. This connection to classical music history surprises many visitors who do not expect this link.

Location: Valletta

Inception: 1844

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: Pjazza Indipendenza

Website: http://anglicanmalta.org/diocese/st-pauls-pro-cathedral

GPS coordinates: 35.90033,14.51153

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:03