Top Things to do in Mdina
What to do and see in Mdina, Island of Malta: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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
Overall Ratings
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. 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.
5. 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!!
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Pjazza Mesquita
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By gadrian19 - Bucharest, Romania
One of the main squares of Mdina old city, it has a wonderful century old feel and is a good place to unwind. My fiancee and I visited the old city to see the actual streets and buildings, not for checking out the filming locations of Game of Thrones.
