Mdina Tourist Places to Visit in Mdina, Malta, Europe

Mdina Tourist Places to Visit in Mdina, Malta, Europe

Mdina is a town as well as the former capital of Malta located on a hill in the heart of the Malta Island in the country of Malta, around 13 km west of the present capital, Valletta. Mdina is especially noted for its historical sites such as churches, palaces and monasteries.

Geography of Mdina:

Mdina is geographically positioned between 35°53′9″ N latitude and14°24′11″ E longitude, spanning over an area of 0.9 sq. km.

History of Mdina:

Mdina was originally inhabited around 4000 BC, according to the archeological findings. It witnessed the rule of many renowned empires including the Normans and the Romans in the past. Some historical landmarks in Mdina include the St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Vilhena Palace, the St. Nicholas’ Chapel and the Palazzo Falson.

Connectivity to Mdina:

The Malta International Airport is the airport serving Mdina along with other Maltese towns and cities with international flights to Madrid, Marseille, Pisa, London, Bergamo, Birmingham, Hamburg, Istanbul and many other important European cities. This airport is situated about 10 km away from the centre of the Mdina town.

Malta is connected Valletta, Sliema, St. Julians and many other major Maltese towns by regular bus services. From Valletta, it takes around 30 minutes by bus to reach Mdina.

Note: only local cars are allowed within the Mdina town for some internal reasons. So reaching Mdina by bus will be better for visitors.

Culture, Shopping and Food in Mdina:

Mdina houses many museums showcasing the history, culture and tradition of the region such as the Natural history museum, and the Medieval Museum.

There are shops limited and the famous food corners in Mdina are listed below:

Fontanella Tea Garden
de Mondion Restaurant
Bacchus Restaurant
Sharma Ethnic Cuisines
Xpresso Bistro Cafe

Things to do in Mdina:

Visiting historical sites, museums and churches
Walking

Places to see in Mdina:

St. Paul’s Cathedral:

Being an identity of Mdina, the St. Paul’s Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral, built in the year 1697 in the Baroque architectural style, designed by Lorenzo Gafa. A grand tessellated floor is one of the highlights of this cathedral. It is a worth visit.

Cathedral Museum:

The Cathedral Museum of Mdina houses a nice collection of variety of objects including set of woodcut prints. Enter with prior permission.

St. Marija Assunta Church:

Located in the Mosta town, around 6 km away from Mdina, the St Marija Assunta Church is a wonderful structure known for its eye-catching exterior design and its feast takes place on August 15 every year. It is world’s 3^rd largest self-supporting dome. Don’t miss it.

Other places of interest in and around Mdina include:

Natural History Museum
Roman Villa
Medieval museum
Bastion Square
Carmelite Church & Convent
Benedictine Monastery
Nicholas’ Chapel
Palazzo Gatto Murina
Agatha’s Chapel
Palazzo Santa Sophia
The Mamo Tower
Palazzo Falson
Vilhena Palace
The Cumbo Tower
The St. Thomas Bay
National Museum of Fine Arts

Best time to visit Mdina:

Mdina can be visited throughout the year, especially between the months of April and August will be ideal for sightseeing.

Accommodation Options in Mdina:

Mdina is a historical town home to few hotels but plenty of vacation rentals with all standard amenities including laundry service, coffee maker and internet facility. The prominent hotels and vacation rentals in and around Mdina include: