Mdina Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City and Local council in Western Region, Malta
About Mdina
L'Mdina (pronouncedem-dee-nah) means a fortified place inArabicand was first created as such by theRomanswhen they separated it from the rest of the town which became Rabat (which means "suburb") and fortified it. However, this place had already been the principal settlement of Malta sincePhoeniciantimes and hence can claim a heritage of 3,000 years. Until the Knights Templar arrived in the mid-1500s, it was the capital and the Maltese aristocracy lived there (some, like the Inguanez family still do uninterrupted for over 6 centuries), also the local governing organ called the Universita was housed there. Up until this day, it is the seat of the Maltese bishop and the Mdina cathedral still takes precedence over the co-cathedral of St. John. As the knights chose Birgu (Vittoriosa) as their
Top Attractions in Mdina
Explore the best things to see and do in Mdina:
- ★Cathedral museum
- ★Medieval museum
- ★National Museum of Natural History
- ★St Paul's Cathedral
Where to Eat in Mdina
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bacchus
- 🍴Ciappetti
- 🍴Coogi’s Pizzeria @ Palazzo Costanzo
Where to Stay in Mdina
- 🏨Xara Palace
Mdina Travel Guide Sections
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