Top Things to do in Rabat
What to do and see in Rabat, Island of Malta: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Rabat, Malta including Casa Bernard, Bahrija Oasis Permaculture Bio Farm, Gozo Cathedral, 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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
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. Bahrija Oasis Permaculture Bio Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Bahrija Oasis is a permaculture off-grid ecological farm close to Rabat, Malta. It is in a beautiful yet occasional windy area of Malta. Our farm is more like a natural refuge where one can find peace and connection. It is suitable for whoever wants to spend a few days living off the grid and experiencing simplicity. We also organize group visits and team building eco activities. Please note its strictly vegetarian food only and no smoking within the farm space. Our rooms are geodesic domes specially designed to cocoon you from the chaotic world!
3. Gozo Cathedral
4. St. Cataldus Catacombs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 399 reviews
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
7. St Paul's Catacombs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,460 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 513 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 217 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By F1342WTcarlosa
Very unusual and interesting place to visit, doesn't matter your spiritual orientation. You should go!
