Top Things to do in Mdina
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Mdina, Island of Malta
Graceful Mdina, the stately town known as the Silent City, holds court from the southwest corner of the captivating island of Malta. The commanding medieval Old City perches on its rocky promontory, its fortified bastions looming above the azure waters of the Mediterranean. This enchanting Maltese city offers a warren of narrow streets, populated by churches, palaces and gracious houses, punctuated by large squares and delightfully free of cars in its UNESCO-designated ancient quarters.
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1. Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul
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4.5 based on 1,486 reviews
Reviewed By Goron58 - Pontefract, United Kingdom
A joint entrance fee of 5 euros to visit the Cathedral and the museum is good value.The awesome dome and marble panels are just some of the lovely things to behold.Nice to sit and reflect a while being surrounded by such beauty.
2. Mdina Old City
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4.5 based on 13,072 reviews
Reviewed By Chockybear - Rotherham, United Kingdom
Made the visit to Mdina with my wonderful friends it simply is breathtaking and so quiet in places the architecture is stunning and for fans of Game of Thrones there are one or to memorable places to see , as we went in the winter it wasn’t to busy , best way to get there is the hop on hop off buses on the Blue line !!
3. Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
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4.5 based on 547 reviews
An extraordinary collection of art and antiques (including paintings, furniture, silver, armour, jewellery, coins, etc.) displayed in one of the oldest buildings in Malta. The Collection was put together by the Palazzo’s most recent owner and resident, Captain Olof Frederick Gollcher who was an artist, philanthropist and avid collector. Opening times: Tue to Sun 10am-5pm (last visit 4pm). Facilities include audio guide, panoramic view rooftop cafe, gift shop, special needs toilet.
Reviewed By P2155FDsergeb
A very interesting place and an involving excursion! I really liked Palazzo Falson. I had no intention to visit it when I came to Mdina . It was just a see-and-walk-in experience for me but I’m really happy I did it. It’s a cute palazzo and the story and lifestyle of Olof Gollcher, the last owner of the place whom I would call a proto-hipster is quite amazing. The rooftop cafe is a great spot to relax and enjoy oneself.
4. Carmelite Priory Mdina
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
The Carmelite friars resident at the historical Priory in Mdina invite you to experience both the spiritual and the daily way of life in this spectacular 17th century priory. The Carmelite Priory offers the unique opportunity of visiting various rooms that include a decorative refectory, an authentic kitchen, a typical friars cell, as well as a sober oratory, amongst others to get a taste of the spiritual, artistic, historical and cultural heritage of Carmelites. The impressive church also forms part of the same visit. The visit is always guided by a resident friar or by a "Friend of the Priory" The Carmelite Priory is the first priory in Malta to be open to visitors in an attempt to share with contemporary people the Carmelite heritage handed down to us from one generation to the other. Carmelite friars living here share their lifestyle with visitors who wish to pay a visit in the historical spaces, or to spend days of recollection, organise spiritual and cultural events, or participate in the courses organised by the Carmelite Institute Malta at the Priory in conjunction with the Faculty of Theology at University of Malta and the Pastoral Formation Institute.
Reviewed By shmeva44 - Moscow, Russia
The ceiling of the chapel is awesome. One of the smaller churches I saw on Malta, but it felt just as faithful as all the rest.
5. Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum
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4.5 based on 713 reviews
The Mdina Cathedral museum is situated opposite the Mdina Cathedral in Archibishop's square. Amongst the collections found in the museum one can find the Silver collection, a complete collection of Albrecht Dürer prints, an extensive collection of Coins found in Malta, paintings by Maltese and period artists, as well as a number of temporary exhibitions.
Reviewed By mattisonw - Germany, null
I am so glad we found this museum. It has a great collection, including two series of Dürer prints from 1505 or so, statues of the Apostles and Christ in silver - stunning - and many other treasures. There is also an amazing 14th century Venetian 'altar stone' ... and so much else. Worth going for the Dürer room alone, but there is much else that is worth dwelling over. They should be publishing a book soon of the museum treasures; website is written on the first page of the museum diagrams. VERY much worth seeing.
6. Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
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4.5 based on 583 reviews
Reviewed By jch0 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Great entrance to Mdina and impressive former moat now filled in as gardens. Very, very busy and pictures being taken constantly of the main gate/entrance. Game of Thrones connection!!
7. Mdina Dungeons
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4.0 based on 609 reviews
Reviewed By tihanak2020
I have to say that this kind of museum is not for everybody. Personally, I love this kind of museums where you can see how bad were thing centuries ago. There are really amazing, but dark stories, so if you have "weak stomach" don't visit this. Prices are OK considering prices in other museum. It is 5 eur per adult, and 2 if you are a student.
8. Magic Train Ride
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4.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By davidm3215
This land train is well worth going on, 30 minutes travelling around outside the city of Mdina and Rabat, the commentary is good and you see many places and views that you would other wise miss, we thoroughly enjoyed it and the driver is very friendly.
9. Howard Gardens
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4.0 based on 170 reviews
Reviewed By 860gregd
Howard Gardens. I had several opportunities to walk the gardens or lower castle / walled city moat. The grounds were impeccable and very well maintained. Since it was January there were not many flowers blooming, but the foliage and tree that there were healthy.
10. Church St. Agatha - Sant' Agatha
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