{"id":57508,"date":"2026-05-07T13:40:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:40:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/?p=57508"},"modified":"2026-05-07T13:40:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T12:40:56","slug":"57508","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/57508\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>\u20ac5 million investment from European funds for the new John&#8217;s Co-Cathedral museum<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>An expansion and enhancement project for the new museum of the St John&#8217;s Co-Cathedral is being implemented with the aim of strengthening its cultural value and improving the visitor experience at this monument of international significance.<\/p>\n<p>With \u20ac5 million in support from European funds, this project aims to create a modern, accessible, and sustainable visitor experience, while ensuring the long-term conservation of important artistic and historical treasures.<\/p>\n<p>The project includes the construction of a new museum together with the restoration and adaptation of existing structures. This will allow important collections, including Flemish tapestries, sacred vestments, choral books, and works by Mattia Preti, to be displayed in an environment that meets the highest international standards. The museum will also feature new spaces such as the Tapestry Hall, as well as modern facilities and digital and educational technologies to enhance the visitor experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57509\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57509\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260802a.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-57509\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260802a-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260802a-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260802a-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pr260802a.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57509\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">5 million euro for new John&#8217;s Co-Cathedral museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Minister for European Funds and the Implementation of the Electoral Programme, Stefan Zrinzo Azzopardi, stated, &#8220;This project is a clear example of how European Funds are being used in a concrete way to protect and strengthen our cultural heritage. The \u20ac5 million investment from European Funds is not only contributing to the conservation of invaluable treasures but also creating a modern and accessible experience for everyone. This is an investment in culture, education, and quality of life, as well as in the sustainable tourism potential of our country.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer of the Cathedral Foundation, Tonio Mallia, stated, &#8220;This project represents an important step in the way we present and safeguard the unique heritage of the Cathedral. Through this investment, we will be creating new and modern spaces that not only preserve our collections according to international standards but also offer a more meaningful and educational experience for all visitors. It is a project that looks to the future while respecting the past.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The project also includes significant accessibility improvements, including the introduction of assistive technologies and modern facilities, ensuring that everyone, including persons with disabilities, can enjoy this national heritage.<\/p>\n<p>This investment reflects a continued commitment to the effective and strategic use of European funds to support the cultural sector, strengthen tourism, and contribute to Malta&#8217;s sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p><em>Photos: MFI<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n<p id=\"pvc_stats_57508\" class=\"pvc_stats all  \" data-element-id=\"57508\" style=\"\"><i class=\"pvc-stats-icon medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.0\" viewBox=\"0 0 502 315\" preserveAspectRatio=\"xMidYMid meet\"><g transform=\"translate(0,332) scale(0.1,-0.1)\" fill=\"\" stroke=\"none\"><path d=\"M2394 3279 l-29 -30 -3 -207 c-2 -182 0 -211 15 -242 39 -76 157 -76 196 0 15 31 17 60 15 243 l-3 209 -33 29 c-26 23 -41 29 -80 29 -41 0 -53 -5 -78 -31z\"\/><path d=\"M3085 3251 c-45 -19 -58 -50 -96 -229 -47 -217 -49 -260 -13 -295 52 -53 146 -42 177 20 16 31 87 366 87 410 0 70 -86 122 -155 94z\"\/><path d=\"M1751 3234 c-13 -9 -29 -31 -37 -50 -12 -29 -10 -49 21 -204 19 -94 39 -189 45 -210 14 -50 54 -80 110 -80 34 0 48 6 76 34 21 21 34 44 34 59 0 14 -18 113 -40 219 -37 178 -43 195 -70 221 -36 32 -101 37 -139 11z\"\/><path d=\"M1163 3073 c-36 -7 -73 -59 -73 -102 0 -56 133 -378 171 -413 34 -32 83 -37 129 -13 70 36 67 87 -16 290 -86 209 -89 214 -129 231 -35 14 -42 15 -82 7z\"\/><path d=\"M3689 3066 c-15 -9 -33 -30 -42 -48 -48 -103 -147 -355 -147 -375 0 -98 131 -148 192 -74 13 15 57 108 97 206 80 196 84 226 37 273 -30 30 -99 39 -137 18z\"\/><path d=\"M583 2784 c-38 -19 -67 -74 -58 -113 9 -42 211 -354 242 -373 16 -10 45 -18 66 -18 51 0 107 52 107 100 0 39 -1 41 -124 234 -80 126 -108 162 -133 173 -41 17 -61 16 -100 -3z\"\/><path d=\"M4250 2784 c-14 -9 -74 -91 -133 -183 -95 -150 -107 -173 -107 -213 0 -55 33 -94 87 -104 67 -13 90 8 211 198 130 202 137 225 78 284 -27 27 -42 34 -72 34 -22 0 -50 -8 -64 -16z\"\/><path d=\"M2275 2693 c-553 -48 -1095 -270 -1585 -649 -135 -104 -459 -423 -483 -476 -23 -49 -22 -139 2 -186 73 -142 361 -457 571 -626 285 -228 642 -407 990 -497 242 -63 336 -73 660 -74 310 0 370 5 595 52 535 111 1045 392 1455 803 122 121 250 273 275 326 19 41 19 137 0 174 -41 79 -309 363 -465 492 -447 370 -946 591 -1479 653 -113 14 -422 18 -536 8z m395 -428 c171 -34 330 -124 456 -258 112 -119 167 -219 211 -378 27 -96 24 -300 -5 -401 -72 -255 -236 -447 -474 -557 -132 -62 -201 -76 -368 -76 -167 0 -236 14 -368 76 -213 98 -373 271 -451 485 -162 444 86 934 547 1084 153 49 292 57 452 25z m909 -232 c222 -123 408 -262 593 -441 76 -74 138 -139 138 -144 0 -16 -233 -242 -330 -319 -155 -123 -309 -223 -461 -299 l-81 -41 32 46 c18 26 49 83 70 128 143 306 141 649 -6 957 -25 52 -61 116 -79 142 l-34 47 45 -20 c26 -10 76 -36 113 -56z m-2057 25 c-40 -58 -105 -190 -130 -263 -110 -324 -59 -707 132 -981 25 -35 42 -64 37 -64 -19 0 -241 119 -326 174 -188 122 -406 314 -532 468 l-58 71 108 103 c185 178 428 349 672 473 66 33 121 60 123 61 2 0 -10 -19 -26 -42z\"\/><path d=\"M2375 1950 c-198 -44 -350 -190 -395 -379 -18 -76 -8 -221 19 -290 114 -284 457 -406 731 -260 98 52 188 154 231 260 27 69 37 214 19 290 -38 163 -166 304 -326 360 -67 23 -215 33 -279 19z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/i> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" alt=\"Loading\" src=\"http:\/\/livenewsmalta.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/page-views-count\/ajax-loader-2x.gif\" border=0 \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"pvc_clear\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u20ac5 million investment from European funds for the new John&#8217;s Co-Cathedral museum An expansion and enhancement project for the new museum of the St John&#8217;s Co-Cathedral is being implemented with the aim of strengthening its cultural value and improving the visitor experience at this monument of international significance. 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