Mdina, Malta

Top things to do in Mdina

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Religious site

St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina

Admire the ornate baroque interior and dome of St Paul's Cathedral, a 17th-century masterpiece in Mdina's main square.

Museum

National Museum of Natural History, Malta

Discover Malta's natural heritage in a historic palace, with exhibits on local geology, fossils, and wildlife.

Religious site

St. Paul's Catacombs

Explore ancient underground burial chambers in Rabat, among the largest Roman catacombs in Malta, with intricate pagan and Christian carvings.

Religious site

Rotunda of Mosta

Marvel at the Rotunda of Mosta's massive unsupported dome, one of the world's largest, and hear the WWII story of a bomb that failed to explode.

Religious site

Ħaġar Qim

Step back to the 4th millennium BC at Ħaġar Qim, a UNESCO-listed megalithic temple complex with stunning sea views.

Religious site

Mnajdra

Mnajdra is a prehistoric temple complex built around 3600 BC, part of Malta's UNESCO World Heritage megalithic sites, known for its astronomical alignment.

Religious site

Ta' Ħaġrat Temples

Ta' Ħaġrat Temples are megalithic ruins from the 4th millennium BC, part of Malta's UNESCO World Heritage, featuring a unique three-apse design.

Sight

Blue Grotto (Malta)

The Blue Grotto is a sea cave system on Malta's southern coast, famous for its vibrant blue waters and popular boat tours.

Outdoor & fun

Golden Bay (Malta)

Golden Bay is a sandy beach on Malta's northwest coast, popular for swimming and water sports with stunning sunset views.

Entertainment

Malta National Aquarium

Malta National Aquarium in St. Paul's Bay features diverse marine species and interactive exhibits, including a walk-through tunnel.

Park & nature

Majjistral Park

Majjistral Park is a natural park in northwest Malta with hiking trails and scenic coastal views over rugged cliffs.

Park & nature

Ta' Qali National Park

A sprawling public park on a former WWII airfield, now with gardens, sports fields, and a crafts village near Mdina.

Museum

Malta Aviation Museum

A museum at Ta' Qali housing a collection of aircraft and aviation memorabilia, including rare WWII planes.

Museum

Domvs Romana

A Roman townhouse museum in Rabat with exquisite floor mosaics and artifacts from the 1st century BC.

Neighborhood

Mdina

Explore the Silent City's narrow, winding streets, medieval architecture, and timeless atmosphere in Malta's ancient fortified capital.

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