Mdina - Rabat

Matthew & Elaine
Matthew & Elaine
Mdina - Rabat

City/town information

Malta’s former capital city, Mdina was the site of the Roman governor’s palace. Mdina was given the name it goes by today, derived from the Arabic word Medina, which means town or city. The thick, protective walls that shield the city date back to this period.
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Mdina
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Malta’s former capital city, Mdina was the site of the Roman governor’s palace. Mdina was given the name it goes by today, derived from the Arabic word Medina, which means town or city. The thick, protective walls that shield the city date back to this period.

Sightseeing

One of Malta’s only monasteries to open its door to visitors. The 17th century building boasts several highlights, including a beautiful courtyard, a frescoed refectory and notable artworks.
Carmelite Priory
Triq IL Villegaignon
One of Malta’s only monasteries to open its door to visitors. The 17th century building boasts several highlights, including a beautiful courtyard, a frescoed refectory and notable artworks.
This former seminary houses a fine collection of treasures salvaged from the medieval Sicolo-Norman cathedral destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, including embossed choir books and impressive woodcuts by Albert Durer.
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Mdina Cathedral Museum
Triq San Pawl
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This former seminary houses a fine collection of treasures salvaged from the medieval Sicolo-Norman cathedral destroyed by an earthquake in 1693, including embossed choir books and impressive woodcuts by Albert Durer.
Palazzo Falson, Mdina’s second-oldest building, was once home to well-travelled artist, scholar and philanthropist Captain Olof Fredrick Gollcher. Since 2001, it has been restored to its former glory and houses an exceptional array of paintings, manuscripts, jewellery and other artefacts.
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Palazzo Falson
Triq IL Villegaignon
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Palazzo Falson, Mdina’s second-oldest building, was once home to well-travelled artist, scholar and philanthropist Captain Olof Fredrick Gollcher. Since 2001, it has been restored to its former glory and houses an exceptional array of paintings, manuscripts, jewellery and other artefacts.
Technically in 'Rabat', however just opposite the gate you can find this locality bustling with local charm. Previously the residence of a wealthy Roman aristocrat, this ancient townhouse, which is now a museum, houses intricate mosaic floors and several precious Roman remains which have survived for centuries.
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Domvs Romana
Gheriexem
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Technically in 'Rabat', however just opposite the gate you can find this locality bustling with local charm. Previously the residence of a wealthy Roman aristocrat, this ancient townhouse, which is now a museum, houses intricate mosaic floors and several precious Roman remains which have survived for centuries.
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Mdina Glass Shop
Triq Inguanez
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Food scene

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Fontanella Tea Garden
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Bacchus Banquet Hall Mdina
Triq Inguanez
Root 81
Meraki Wine & Dine
Triq Santa Rita