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Mdina Cathedral Museum

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The Mdina Cathedral Museum is situated within the Archbishop's Palace next to St. Paul's Cathedral in Mdina. It houses an impressive collection of religious art, liturgical silver, and ecclesiastical vestments spanning several centuries. A highlight is the coin cabinet, which features ancient Maltese and Roman coins. Visitors can also admire paintings by artists such as Mattia Preti and see a rare collection of 15th- to 18th-century woodcuts and engravings. The museum offers insight into Malta's religious and cultural history through its carefully preserved objects.

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  • Admire the collection of Maltese silverware, including chalices, monstrances, and processional crosses.
  • View the coin cabinet with over 10,000 specimens, including Phoenician, Roman, and medieval coins.
  • See the 15th-century triptych of the Virgin and Child by the Flemish painter Petrus Christus.

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Ways to visit Mdina Cathedral Museum

You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.

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