Malta's Historic Old City

Mdina, also known as the Old City, is a fortified city located in the Northern Region of Malta, just a 25-minute taxi ride away from St. Julian’s. It served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still enclosed within its walls and has a population of 250. However, it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which derives its name from the Arabic word for suburb and has a population of over 11,000. Mdina boasts a labyrinth of narrow streets, limestone buildings, and well-preserved medieval architecture. Its crowning jewel is undoubtedly its cathedral, dedicated to St. Paul and adorned with Baroque embellishments. When visiting Malta, it’s definitely worth a little detour. However, don’t expect too much, as Mdina is not very large, and if you do not visit museums, you can see it all in less than an hour – Mdina, Malta