The Botanical Garden of St. Anthony is a kind of oasis in Malta, where you can find exotic flowers, trees and shrubs. This is one …
The Howard Gardens, one of the largest public gardens in Malta, is the natural border between Mdina and Rabat. The gardens, opened …
Filfla Island belongs to the state of Malta and is located five kilometers south of the main island. Filfla has an area of six hec …
Three gates lead to the ancient city of Mdina in Malta, one of which is the Greek Gate. They were built even before the Knights Ho …
Gar Lapsie is a small picturesque bay located on the southern tip of the island of Malta. The bay is a natural pool and enjoys gre …
The main gate of Mdina serves as the main entrance to the city. They were built in 1724 and replaced the ancient gate structure wi …
Fomm Ir-Rich is a well-protected bay with a steep shore and a small pebble beach, one of the most beautiful places on the island o …
The Maltese fortress town of Senglea is one of three cities located on a narrow promontory jutting into the Grand Harbour (the old …
In the bay of the city of Birzebbuja in the southeast of Malta there is an uncrowded beach of Pretti Bay. Pretty Bay means “Beauti …
The coastal fortress town of Cospicua, fortified by a double fort, is one of three towns located on the Grand Harbor Peninsula. In …
Malta is famous for its catacombs, which are located in the cities of Mdina and Rabat.In antiquity, stone was mined on this small …
St. Paul’s Cathedral is considered the architectural crown of Mdina. Built in the late 17th century, this Baroque masterpiece by M …
Medina (Mdina) is on an elevation, and therefore it is the highest city in Malta. At the highest point of Medina there is an obser …
The ancient fortress town of Birgu Vittorioso is a strategic fortress on the island. Knights of the Order of St. John arrived here …
One of the gifts of nature is the natural port of Marsamschett, also known as Marsamuscetto, located in the northern part of the p …
Mdina is an ancient pearl of Malta, a former capital with a centuries-old history and a unique atmosphere of silence and ancient architecture. This fortified city on a hill preserved narrow streets, palaces and the atmosphere of the past: a walk along its stone pavements seems to return to the era of knights and merchants.
Man-made sights of Mdina and the surrounding area amaze with the variety: The Cathedral of St. Paul with a magnificent interior, the Main Gate of Mdina and the ancient Greek Gate, the Maltese catacombs in Mdina and Rabat, the Botanical Garden of St. Anthony and the Gardens of Howard, forming a green framing belt. In the region are also the attention of fortresses and port cities - Birgu Vittorioso, Senglea and Cospicua, and in the neighboring Bridge attracts an impressive church with a dome.
The natural attractions around Mdina complement the cultural landscape: the tiny island of Filfla five kilometers from the coast, the picturesque Bay of Gar Lapsie with steep banks, the Gulf of Fomm ir-Rich and cozy beaches like Pretti Bay. The high observation deck above Mdina offers panoramas of the island, and the natural port of Marsamshett and coastal cliffs create impressive views and opportunities for walking outside the city bustle.
On our site you can see all these attractions on an interactive map, read brief descriptions of each place and build an individual route. A convenient filter and marks will allow you to quickly collect a route according to interests, lay a logical walk around the city and surroundings and calculate the time to visit.
You can explore Mdina on your own, following the laid routes and enjoying the silence of the old city, or book excursions with local guides to deeper understand the history and hear unexpected stories. Professional guides will show little-known corners, suggest the best points for photos and make acquaintance with the city more lively and rich.
Come to Mdina to feel the breath of history and discover the combination of architectural masterpieces and natural views. Plan your trip in advance, choose routes and excursions, and let every acquaintance with the city become a small discovery on your travel map.
