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Attractions in Mdina


The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Archbishop's Palace

Banca Giuratale

Bastion Square

Carmelite Church

Casa Inguanez

Cathedral Museum

Chapel of St Agatha

Chapel of St Nicholas

Chapel of St Roque

Herald's Loggia

Howard Gardens

Greek's Gate

Mdina Gate

Mdina Dungeons

Mdina Experience

Mdina & Rabat Fun Train

Museum of Natural History

Norman House

Palazzo Falson

Palazzo Vilhena

Palazzo Santa Sophia

St Paul's Cathedral

 

 

Restaurants


Fontanella Tea Gardens

Palazzo Costanzo Restaurant

Mdina Attractions. Located in Mdina, Malta

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Mdina Gate

The main entrance to the old fortified city of Medina from it's newer suburb Rabat.  The entrance is located very near to Rabat's bus station

More information and photographs of Mdina Main Gate

Archbishop's Palace - Mdina

  • Original built in the 14th century and rebuilt in 1722. Located to the right side of the Cathedral and behind the Cathedral Museum.
  • The residence of the Bishop of Malta.

Banca Giuratale - Mdina

Very ornate & beautiful doorway & roof facard

Bastion Square - Mdina

From the high vantage point of the fortified ramparts, panoramic magnificent views of Malta can be seen. Straight in front is the hill at Mtarfa where the Ottoman turks encamped during there bitter and fierce but unsuccessful attack on Mdina in 1522. To the right can be seen the great cupola dome of Mosta's church, the 3rd largest dome in the World.

Carmelite Church - Mdina

When the french intended to steal the churches treasure was the trigger to the uprising against the French occupation. in 1798. The church was built from 1630 - 90

Cathedral Museum

One of the best religious museums in Europe, housing a beautiful collection of sacred art, famous paintings old coins, woodcarvings Roman antiquities and lots more. Located to the right side of the Cathedral and in front of the Archbishop's Palace

Casa Inguanez - Mdina

The palace of the oldest noble family of Malta. Originally built in 1370, but several changes have been made since. Located at the start of Villegaigon Street, Mdina, Malta

Location of Casa Inguanez


Straight forward after entering the Main Gate, 1st left, on the left corner as you 1st right.

 

Chapel of St Agatha - Mdina

Interactive Photo of Chapel of St Agatha


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Built in 1417 and redesigned in 1694. St Agatha is one of Mdina's 3 patron saints.

 

Location of Chapel of St Agatha

 

Straight forward after entering the Main Gate, 1st left, on the right corner as you 1st right

 

Chapel of St Nicholas - Mdina

Chapel of St Roque - Mdina

Herald's Loggia - Mdina

This is where the town crier announced the "bandi" new laws, warrants of arrest etc. The "bandi" are important sources of information about life in Malta, and are kept in the Cathedral museum.

Howard Gardens - Rabat

  • Howard Gardens are one of the largest public gardens in Malta.
  • Lots of trees flower beds, wide pathways and bench seating.
  • A childrens playground at the eastern end with a cafe kiosk.
  • Public Toilets

Location of Howard Gardens


  • Howard Gardens are located on the outer side of the Ditch that runs along the southern city walls of Mdina

Greek's Gate & Magazine Street - Mdina

  • An ornate gateway into Medina
  • Handy entrance if you arrive by car because there is a car park immediatly on the outside that stretches around the outside of the Bastion.
  • There is a small cafe, Magpie Kiosk next 0uter ditch wall & the road tunnel. The cafe has outside tables & chairs.

Location of Greek's Gate


  • Greek's Gate is located in the Mdina Ditch on the southern Mdina Walls near the western side & next to the Bastion.
  • Entrance to the ditch is by either
    • A ramp that descends from the roundabout at the junction of streets: Triq San Pawl, Wesgħa tal-Mużew & Triq tal-Mużew.
    • Then through a short Tunnel under the wide walkway on the outside of the Ditch outer wall.

 

 

Mdina Dungeons - Mdina

A gruesome visit to the old dungeons where scenes of torture and imprisonment are depicted by life size figures in period costume.

Location:

St Publius Square, Mdina, Malta - On the right just inside Mdina Main Gate

Mdina Experience

Audio Visual spectacular of 3000 years of Malta's history lasting 25 minutes.

Location:

7 Mesquita Square, Mdina, Malta

Mesquita Square Mdina Experience - Mdina

Museum of Natural History - Palazzo Vilhena - Mdina

Originally the Palazzo Giurratale. After the 1693 earthquake it was reconstructed in a fabulous baroque style for the Grandmaster Vilhena. When rebuilt the palace was enlarged and Mdina's main gate had to be moved a few metres. See  Mdina Main Gate

Palazzo Falson - also known as Norman House. Mdina

  • Palazzo Falson, Medieval palace Museum.
  • Displaying antiquities, artworks & weapons & antiquities by the 20th-century owner.

Palazzo Santa Sophia - Mdina

The best preserved medieval building in Mdina, dating back to 1495. Located at the far end of Villegaigon Street, near Bastion Square, Mdina, Malta

Palazzo Gatto Murina - Mdina

  • One of the earliest buildings built by the Sicilian Normans around 1100 - 1530.
  • The Palazzo now houses “Tales of the Silent City” an audio visual show

Signal Tower of the Standard; Torre dello Standardo - Mdina

  • The tower was part of a system Watch Towers located around Malta & Gozo. Alarm was raised by lighting a fire. Towers were arranged so that each had at least 2 other towers in line of site.
  • Now the tower is home to a small Tourist Office.

 

St Paul's Cathedral - Mdina

Said to be the spot where St. Paul converted Publius, the Roman Governor to christianity. The original church has undergone several enlargements and redesigned after the 1693 earthquake. Consecrated as a Cathedral in 1702.

Malta Fun Train

Mdina & Rabat Fun Train

  • The tour’s duration is approximately 30 minutes with an 8km route that passes close to
    • Mdina Main Gate
    • Casino Notabile
    • Entering into the heart of Rabat next to St. Paul’s Church
    • The catacombs of St. Agatha and St. Paul’s
    • Ghar Barka outside Rabat.
    • Mtarfa viewing the Royal Navy Hospital and the Clock Tower
    • Downhill with magnificent and panoramic views of Malta and the old capital Mdina
    • The train passes over the bridge close to the Old Railway Station
    • Up the steep hi

     

  • A medieval walk through experience through 15 scenes enhanced by the use of electronic wizardry, in light, sound and smell. The