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Mdina

Introduction

Shade and Sun, Mdina Streets

Mdina is the old capital of Malta, a medieval walled town situated on a hill in the centre of the island with views off to the Mediterranean. The Apostle St. Paul resided in the city after his historical shipwreck on the islands. Outside the walled area is the nearby is the town of Rabat, which has some Roman and historic sites and churches.

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Sights and Activities

The town of Mdina is small, and can be wandered on foot or toured in a horse and carriage. A map and walking tour can be obtained from the tourist information office just inside the main gate.

St. Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral is located on the site where St. Paul, who was shipwrecked on the island, converted the Roman governor of the island to Christianity. Publius became the first Bishop of Malta, and Malta one of the first Christian countries in the world. Publius was later sainted and become Malta's first saint. The church was built over many periods, with some parts dating back to 1090 AD, and enlarged in 1490.

Other Sights and Activities

St. Benedict church, built in 1418
Carmalite Church built in 1630
Palazzo Santa Sophia, dating back to 1233.

Rabat, nearby, has a Roman town house which contains a Museum of Roman Antiques, St. Paul's church and Grotto, and the catacombs of St Agatha and St Paul, where burials took place dating back to the 4th century.

St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina, Malta

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Getting There

By Bus

Bus routes 51, 52 and 53 run from Valletta to Rabat and Mdina. Route 109 runs from Providenza. Routes 202 and 203 runs from St. Julian. Route 205 runs from Pembroke. Buses are operated by Arriva, and schedules and routes can be found on the
Arriva Malta website.

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