
Top 10 Attractions in Mdina (2018)
1. Old City of Mdina
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📁 Cityscape, Historic, Architecture
Old City of Mdina – Highlights
- Ancient fortified city full of cultural heritage
- Preserved medieval and Baroque buildings
- Impressive palaces along the narrow streets
- Home to fascinating museums and churches
Opening Hours
- Daily: 24 hrs
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
2. Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral (St. Paul’s Cathedral)
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture, Art
Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral – Highlights
- Historic cathedral with spectacular architecture
- Intricate marble sculptures and fine artworks
- Vibrant ceiling frescoes and stained glasses
- Ancient crypts with marble-inlaid tombstones
Opening Hours
- Mon-Sat: 09:30 – 17:00
- Sun: 15:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 EUR
- Children: Free
- Inclusive of admission to the Museum
3. Mdina Main Gate
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📁 City Gate, Architecture, Historic
Mdina Main Gate – Highlights
- Restored city gate of Mdina
- Splendid Baroque architecture
- Surrounded by lovely gardens
Opening Hours
- Daily: 24 hrs
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
4. St. Paul’s Catacombs
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📁 Ancient Tombs, Archaeology
St. Paul’s Catacombs – Highlights
- Ancient underground Roman cemetery complex
- Fine example of Maltese subterranean architecture
- Explore the tombs using the newly built walkways
- Multiple fascinating archaeological artefacts
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 EUR
- Children: 2.50 EUR
5. Palazzo Falson & Historic House Museum
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📁 Museum, Historic, Art
Palazzo Falson – Highlights
- Old surviving house built in 13th-century
- Library with thousands of antique books
- Collection of superb paintings and jewellery
- Panoramic vista of Mdina from the cafe
Opening Hours
- Tue-Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
- Mon: Closed
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 10 EUR
- Children (6-12): Free
- Children (0-5): No Entry
6. Mdina Metropolitan Museum (St. Paul’s Cathedral’s Museum)
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📁 Museum, Religious, Art
Mdina Metropolitan Museum – Highlights
- Cathedral museum with historic objets d’art
- Decorated halls full of magnificent paintings
- Numismatic collections from 400 BC onwards
- Collection of fine silverwares and silver statues
Opening Hours
- Mon-Sat: 09:30 – 17:00
- Sun: Closed
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 EUR
- Children: Free
- Inclusive of admission to the Cathedral
7. Domus Romana
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📁 Museum, Historic, Art
Domus Romana – Highlights
- Remains of aristocratic Roman town house
- Superb Roman mosaic floors & adornments
- Exhibits of ancient Roman household items
- Marble statues of Emperor Claudius & his family
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 6 EUR
- Children: 3 EUR
8. Palazzo Vilhena & National Museum of Natural History
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📁 Palace, Architecture, Museum
Palazzo Vilhena – Highlights
- Magnificent Baroque palace full of history
- Multiple exhibits of natural history objects
- Large collection of shells and animal fossils
- Hundreds of rocks and minerals on display
Opening Hours
- Daily: 09:00 – 17:00
Entrance Fee
- Adults: 5 EUR
- Children: 2.50 EUR
9. Carmelite Church & Priory
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📁 Religious Site, Architecture, Museum
Carmelite Church & Priory – Highlights
- Baroque church with beautiful murals
- Ornate interior full of notable paintings
- Insights into the Carmelite friars’ daily life
- Variety of rooms in the priory to explore
Opening Hours
- Tue-Sun: 10:00 – 17:00
- Mon: Closed
Entrance Fee
- General: 4 EUR
10. Howards Gardens (Gnien Howards)
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📁 Garden, Panorama, Nature
Howards Gardens – Highlights
- Large garden close to Mdina’s walls
- Pleasant stroll down the mowed grass
- Viewpoints offering lovely panoramas
Opening Hours
- Daily: 24 hrs
Entrance Fee
- Free admission
Map of Top 10 Attractions in Mdina
Author: Jeutravel.com
Date Published: 20 July 2017
Last Updated: 18 March 2018
One Reply to “Top 10 Attractions in Mdina (2018)”
I also explored these all fabulous places in my these tours and have a joyful time with my buddies.