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Q: What historical places of Mdina should be visited by a lover of architecture?

The quintessence of Maltese architecture is the Mdina Cathedral, combining Sicilian Baroque with local elements. Inguanez Palace displays the Norman features of the fourteenth century, and the chapel of St. Agatha preserves frescoes of the early Christian period. Of particular interest are the underground catacombs with unique early medieval wall graffiti.

Q: Where to go in Mdina with children: interesting places for family holidays?

Young visitors will be interested in the Museum of Torture with historical instruments of the Inquisition, which presents the mechanisms of the XVI-XVIII centuries. In the Dark Room of the Palazzo Falson, you can see ancient scientific instruments, and the Palazzo Gatto Murina Botanical Garden is famous for its Mediterranean flora. On the street of William the Conqueror there are traces of ancient children's games carved in stone.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Mdina: the best photo zones?

The perfect shots are obtained on Bastion Square overlooking the island where the scenes of Game of Thrones were filmed. The arched passages to Via Santa Lucia create spectacular light shades, and the courtyard of Palazzo Costanzo is decorated with the only Arabic mosaics of the XIII century in Mdina. Sunset photos are best done at the ruins of the Greek church of Hagia Sophia.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Mdina?

Locals believe that the ghost of the “Gray Lady” lives in Palazzo Falson, where the bride of the knight died in 1744. Underground passages of the Catacombs of St. Agastine supposedly lead to the treasures of the Arab emirs, and in the well of the Palace of Villena see the reflection of the ship of St. Paul. The pattern on the plates of the Cathedral, according to legend, repeats the route of the apostle in Malta.

Q: What little-known sights of Mdina are worth seeing?

Connoisseurs will find rare exhibits at the Natural History Museum, including the skeleton of a dwarf Maltese elephant. The crypt of the Carmelite Church keeps the unique sarcophagi of knights, and in the house on Via Mezuel the only Maltese fireplace of the XV century is preserved in the city. The abandoned garden of Palazzo Chapelle hides the remains of a Phoenician altar.

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St. Anthony Botanical Garden

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What to see in Mdina

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.

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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.

Natural attractions and places

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.

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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.