Mdina & Rabat: The Silent City

Perched high on a central hilltop, Mdina is Malta’s ancient capital dating back over 4,000 years. Known as the "Silent City," cars are strictly restricted inside the fortification walls, creating an atmosphere of mysterious tranquility.

Highlights in Mdina & Rabat

• Mdina Gate: The magnificent main entry gate designed in 1724, famously featured in Game of Thrones as King's Landing.
• St. Paul's Cathedral: An ornate Baroque cathedral standing at the heart of Mdina’s central square.
• Bastion Views: Head to the northern ramparts for panoramic views stretching all the way to the Mediterranean coastline.
• St. Paul's Catacombs (Rabat): Located just outside Mdina’s gate in neighboring Rabat, an extensive underground Roman burial complex.

How to Visit Mdina

Mdina is easily reachable by bus or car from Valletta (approx. 30 minutes). Evening walks inside Mdina are especially enchanting when the glowing lantern streetlamps illuminate the silent alleyways.