Mdina The silent city

A travel journal to Mdina by adrianz

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Mdina, the silent city which was the capital city of Malta before Valletta was built.

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St. Paul's Cathedral
This city is situated on a hill and can be seen from all over Malta. It has thee entrances, but only one is famous. On entering this main entrance, one finds himself in front of the Maltese Natural Museum, and if time permits, it is worth a visit. Getting lost in this city is the trick of discovering the beauties of Mdina. The main attraction is the cathedral’s square and St. Paul’s Cathedral itself. Traditionally it is said that this was built on the site where once stood the house of St. Publius (converted to Christianity by St. Paul in 60 AD). On its side, there is the Cathedral Museum, which is worth a visit.


One should end his walk by going to the bastion, from where you can see more than half the island of Malta. There is a tradition saying that, during the attack by the Turkish army in 1565, St. Paul appeared on the bastion to help the Maltese people fight and save their faith.

Quick Tips:

Visiting an audiovisual show is not expensive and helps you better understand the history of Mdina. There are a number of these shows, most of them taking around 30 minutes.

Best Way To Get Around:

Mdina is only about one kilometer wide, and it is a pedestrian zone, so walking is the only means of transport, apart from a ride on the Maltese "Karozzin" (which is worth a ride).

About the Writer

adrianz
adrianz
Rabat, Malta
  • "I am a young person who enjoys travelling during my free time."
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