Knights of Malta, Mdina
The Knights of Malta is a stunning visual and sensory spectacle, housed in the historical gunpowder vaults of the city's battlements. These vaults, dating back to the era of the Knights of Saint John, provide a perfect backdrop to this majestic recreation of the past.
This immersive experience showcases a series of meticulously detailed tableaux that bring to life the time of the Knights of St John in all its grandeur and pageantry. Encompassing three levels, the exhibition displays an array of 120 life-sized figures that embody the spirit of the knights. Each character is clothed in period attire, lending authenticity and a tangible sense of time to the scene.
The tableaux are housed within some of the most historic chambers of Mdina, each one an architectural marvel in its own right. The chambers are adorned with a lavish array of period décor that provides a glimpse into the past, allowing visitors to traverse time and place as they walk through the exhibit.
But the Knights of Malta is more than just a visual experience. It is a sensory journey that utilises dramatic lighting and evocative sound effects to create a vivid, palpable atmosphere. Visitors will feel as though they have been transported back to the time of the knights, experiencing their world as if they were there.
Moreover, the Knights of Malta is designed to appeal to a global audience, offering a simultaneous digital commentary in thirteen languages.
This immersive experience showcases a series of meticulously detailed tableaux that bring to life the time of the Knights of St John in all its grandeur and pageantry. Encompassing three levels, the exhibition displays an array of 120 life-sized figures that embody the spirit of the knights. Each character is clothed in period attire, lending authenticity and a tangible sense of time to the scene.
The tableaux are housed within some of the most historic chambers of Mdina, each one an architectural marvel in its own right. The chambers are adorned with a lavish array of period décor that provides a glimpse into the past, allowing visitors to traverse time and place as they walk through the exhibit.
But the Knights of Malta is more than just a visual experience. It is a sensory journey that utilises dramatic lighting and evocative sound effects to create a vivid, palpable atmosphere. Visitors will feel as though they have been transported back to the time of the knights, experiencing their world as if they were there.
Moreover, the Knights of Malta is designed to appeal to a global audience, offering a simultaneous digital commentary in thirteen languages.
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Knights of Malta on Map
Sight Name: Knights of Malta
Sight Location: Mdina, Malta (See walking tours in Mdina)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Mdina, Malta (See walking tours in Mdina)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
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Walking Tours in Mdina, Malta
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In ancient times, the city of Melite, the precursor of present-day Mdina and Rabat, was considerably larger than Mdina is today. During the period of Arab rule in Malta, the settlement was reduced in size and divided into two distinct areas: the fortified city of Mdina and the suburb that developed outside its walls.
Rabat’s name derives directly from the Arabic word for “suburb” or... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Rabat’s name derives directly from the Arabic word for “suburb” or... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.6 Km or 0.4 Miles
Mdina Introduction Walking Tour
A picturesque walled city in the heart of Malta, Mdina is a true gem of the Mediterranean, perched atop a hill overlooking much of the country.
Mdina’s history spans almost 3,000 years, making it one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Originally settled by the Phoenicians around the 8th century BC, it has been inhabited by various civilisations, including the Romans,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles
Mdina’s history spans almost 3,000 years, making it one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities. Originally settled by the Phoenicians around the 8th century BC, it has been inhabited by various civilisations, including the Romans,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles












