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St. Paul's Catacombs
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St. Paul's Catacombs in Rabat are among the earliest evidence of Christianity in Malta, dating from the 4th to 7th centuries AD. This extensive underground cemetery features over 500 tombs carved into soft limestone, including agape tables for funeral feasts. Visitors can explore a portion of the labyrinthine tunnels, seeing loculi (shelf tombs), arcosolia (arched tombs), and fragments of frescoes. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into early Christian burial practices and Roman-era life in Malta.
Don't miss
- See the agape tables carved from rock, used for commemorative meals
- Look for faint frescoes and carved symbols like the chi-rho monogram
- Walk through the interconnected chambers and narrow passageways
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit St. Paul's Catacombs
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inBest of Mdina, Rabat and Roman Catacombs4.9★ · 28 travelers~3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$29 per personSee dates →
Most bookedParis Catacombs Tour with VIP Access to Restricted Areas4.6★ · 1,098 travelers~2 hoursFrom$289 per personSee dates →
Private & flexiblePrivate Transfer from Casablanca Airport to Rabat4.9★ · 71 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$66 per personSee dates →More attractions in St Paul's Bay