Mdina Old City

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As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind.
As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind.
Mdina - ancient capital of Malta, best visited in the evening minus the crowds.
The old medieval walled city of Mdina (Citta notabile) as seen from Ta Virtu in Rabat. #mdina #rabat #fortification #city #malta #architecture
St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina

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1926 Le Soleil Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
THORNTON STREET Sliema
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115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective

3 out of 5
115 The Strand Gzira Malta
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely clean hotel, helpful friendly staff. Great location and good selection at breakfast. Perfect hotel for a short visit.

Reviewed on 20 Feb, 2026

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Corinthia St George's Bay

5 out of 5
St. Georges Bay St. Julian's Malta
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Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels

Blubay Apartments by ST Hotels

3 out of 5
67, Fleet Street Gzira Malta
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7.4/10 Good! (570 reviews)
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Valletta view Apartments by ST Hotels

3 out of 5
The Strand Gzira
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StiLLel Retreat

StiLLel Retreat

3.5 out of 5
Triq Il-Korp Tal-Pijunieri St. Paul's Bay
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Popular places to visit

Valletta skyline with the St. Pauls Cathedral

St. Paul's Cathedral

4.5/5(448 reviews)

Built upon layer after layer of fascinating history, this is a splendid place of worship in an atmospheric ancient city.

St. Paul's Cathedral

Mdina Old City Gate

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Find out about the history of Mdina when you spend time at Mdina Old City Gate. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mdina Old City Gate

Mdina Dungeons

Find out about the history of Mdina Old City when you spend time at Mdina Dungeons. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or seek out the local tours.

Mdina Dungeons

Palazzo de Piro

Enjoy a performance at Palazzo de Piro, a theatre with a story to tell in Mdina Old City. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Palazzo de Piro

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

You can study the exhibits at Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Mdina Old City. Amble around this romantic area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

Museum of Natural History

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Mdina Old City. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours.

Museum of Natural History

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From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise

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Bassin et fontaine dans les jardins du Palais Saint-Antoine

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