Saint-Jean-de-Malte

The church of Saint-Jean-de-Malte, built in the 13th Century on older predecessor, is the oldest Gothic church in Provence, and thus one of the most interesting sights of the city. Their first written mention goes to the year 1235 back, 15 years before its consecration. The transept is slightly younger.

It was originally the Church of St. John in Malta beheimateten Order (hence the name) and served as a hospital church. The corresponding hospital was located on the site of today's Musee Granet. Of the 67-meter-high bell tower of the church is the highest point of the city and visible from far away. The interior of the church surprised by its brightness, because the light is very bright through the walls of the church even greater.

See value in addition to the contemporary organ and the windows and some paintings. Below you will find the "crucifixion" of Delacroix the greatest attention.

Since 1978, the church houses a community apostolic monks, directly under the bishop are. It serves as a parish church.