10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Rabat That You Shouldn't Miss

February 13, 2022 Misti Hsu

Discover the best top things to do in Rabat, Malta including Casa Bernard, The Birdcage Lounge, Santa Marija ta' Gesu (ta' Giezu), St. Cataldus Catacombs, St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs & Museum, St. Paul's Church, St Paul's Catacombs, Domus Romana, Wignacourt Museum, St. Paul's Grotto.
Restaurants in Rabat

1. Casa Bernard

46 Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 2145 1888 http://www.casabernard.eu
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5.0 based on 188 reviews

Casa Bernard

Reviewed By catpeople25 - Malta, null

This is a beautiful house which has been lovingly renovated to bring out the best features of its historical past which dates back to roman times. The house has many architectural features which have been well preserved and turned into the highlight of the rooms as well as many beautiful pieces of art both ancient and modern. I was given a tour in English but have been told that the guide will also do the tour in Italian, french and other languages as well as in Maltese. My favourite part to see in the house was the cellar which has been turned into a chapel where I was told a Christmas mass is held annually and this beautiful cellar is decorated with candles and Christmas decorations over that period. This is a real gem of a house and must be seen to be truly appreciated, as a lot of love has been put into this family run home.

2. The Birdcage Lounge

Triq il-Kbira, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 7978 2243 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/thebirdcagelounge/
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

The Birdcage Lounge

Come and enjoy a relaxed evening while enjoying one of the vast selection of over 60 whiskeys and daily offers at the bar with free apetizers. We offer a great selection of spirits including single malts and premium brands.

3. Santa Marija ta' Gesu (ta' Giezu)

St. Paul's Street, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 2145 4594 http://www.quddies.com.mt/churches/276/Santa-Marija-ta-Gesu-ta-Giezu/Rabat
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Santa Marija ta' Gesu (ta' Giezu)

4. St. Cataldus Catacombs

Bir Ir-Riebu, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta http://mymalta.guide/archaeological-sites/st-cataldus-catacombs
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

St. Cataldus Catacombs

Reviewed By Somebird - Berwick upon Tweed, United Kingdom

This lovely church and catacombs is well worth a visit. The lovely custodian explained everything so well and really brought it to life for us, she is clearly very proud of the place and understandably so. Look out for the chisel marks, imagine the suffering of the men working in such cramped conditions. The ‘table’ in the middle where they had a feast to celebrate after the burial and the small hollows for burial of children. - easy to imagine how it was used. Excellent.

5. St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs & Museum

St. Agatha Street, Rabat, Island of Malta 2020 Malta +356 2145 4503 http://stagathamalta.com/catacombs.html
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4.0 based on 399 reviews

St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs & Museum

St. Paul’s Catacombs are a typical complex of interconnected, underground Roman cemeteries that were in use up to the 4th century AD. They are located on the outskirts of the old Roman capital Melite (today’s Mdina), since Roman law prohibited burials within the city. St Paul’s Catacombs represent the earliest and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. The site was cleared and investigated in 1894 by Dr A.A. Caruana, the pioneer of Christian archaeology in Malta.

Reviewed By petra_558 - Prague, Czech Republic

These catacombs are a place where the people of Mdina used to be burried between 3rd and 8th century. During the tour you can see the graves dug in the stone and many old wall paintings. It was really a special experience for me and would recommand it.

6. St. Paul's Church

Parish Sq., Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 2145 4467 http://www.maltacultureguide.com/index.php?page=article&article_id=60
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4.0 based on 165 reviews

St. Paul's Church

7. St Paul's Catacombs

St Agatha Street, Rabat, Island of Malta 2013 Malta +356 2145 4562 [email protected] http://heritagemalta.org/st-pauls-catacombs/
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4.0 based on 1,460 reviews

St Paul's Catacombs

St.Paul's Catacombs are a typical complex of interconnected, underground Roman cemeteries that were in use up to the 4th century AD. They are located on the outskirts of the old Roman capital Melite (today's Mdina), since Roman law prohibited burials within the city. St Paul's Catacombs represent the earliest and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. The site was cleared and investigated in 1894 by Dr A.A. Caruana, the pioneer of Christian era archaeology in Malta.

Reviewed By D6119HNsharonr - London, United Kingdom

Came here early to beat any crowds and was happy to find it pretty empty as it was early in the morning and Winter time. More or less had the place to myself at times which was a little spooky but great as no queuing to get into the catacombs or squeezing round others as once inside each tomb there is not much room. Very reasonable entrance price at only €5 so very pleased with that. Well worth a visit and enjoyable day out. If coming from tas-sliema (where I was staying) get the 202 bus, only €1.50 for the longish journey of 45 minutes to the last stop in bus station of Rabat across the road from the entrance to Mdina, also well worth a visit especially for any Game of Thrones fans as this doubled up as Kings Landing and Red Keep. Beautiful place and highly recommend.

8. Domus Romana

Museum Esplanade, Rabat, Island of Malta RBT 1202 Malta +356 2145 4125 [email protected] http://heritagemalta.org/domvs-romana/
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4.0 based on 513 reviews

Domus Romana

The mosaic pavements in the Domvs Romana at Rabat rank among the finest and oldest mosaic compositions from the western Mediterranean, alongside those of Pompeii and Sicily. They were discovered in 1881 just outside Mdina in the remains of a rich and sumptuously decorated town house of the Roman period. This museum was one of the very first to be opened to the public in Malta.The small museum of the Domvs Romana is built around the remains of a rich, aristocratic roman town house (domvs) which was accidentally discovered in 1881. Although very little remains from the house itself, the intricate mosaics which survived for centuries, as well as the artefacts found within the remains, are testimony of the original richness and story of this fantastic abode.The current Museum building does not only preserve some of the most precious Roman remains but also provides a glimpse into the lives of a Roman domestic household, from the actual division of roles in a Roman family, to fashion, educa

Reviewed By JacobWardamse - Dublin, Ireland

A beautiful roman house with gorgeous mosaic floor- a really unexpected place to see. There were literally two other couples visiting it at the time we were there (mid Oct), which compared to crowds in the Mdina Old Town nearby was like entering an ancient Roman temple itself. The place gives you a historic background of the Roman Villa and the development of the city. There is a handful of original everyday items to be seen, as well as a handful of decorative pieces and few sculptures. The place is not very big, but worth to spend 5eur to visit it!

9. Wignacourt Museum

Triq Il-Kulleg, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 2749 4905 [email protected] http://www.wignacourtmuseum.com
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4.0 based on 217 reviews

Wignacourt Museum

The Wignacourt Collegiate Museum has been reopened after a thorough refurbishment.The Complex includes St. Paul's Grotto; the cradle of Christianity in Malta as well a labyrinth of Punic, Roman and Christian Hypogea with architectural features and a complex of World War II shelters. The Museum, within a beautiful Baroque building, houses a magnificent collection of paintings, silver, vestments and other unique artefacts.

Reviewed By julian_cassar97

As a Maltese individual myself who loves history and visiting museums, I would highly recommend this place, It is absolutely wonderful. This museum consists a high degree of historical value. housed in an 18th-century Baroque building which housed the Chaplains of the Order of St. John, and it is named after Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, who ruled over the Maltese Islands between 1601 and 1622. It also take underneath the catacombs of st Pauls grotto it also contains a number of Punic, Roman and Early Christian hypogea which are interconnected with a complex of World War II-era air raid shelters. The building includes a garden and a small chapel, which was originally used for private worship by the chaplains.

10. St. Paul's Grotto

Pjazza Tal-Paroccam, Rabat, Island of Malta Malta +356 2145 4467 http://www.sacred-destinations.com/malta/rabat-st-pauls-church
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4.0 based on 241 reviews

St. Paul's Grotto

Reviewed By F1342WTcarlosa

Very unusual and interesting place to visit, doesn't matter your spiritual orientation. You should go!

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