The Best Things to Do in Mdina and Rabat, Mdina, Malta

To fully appreciate the unique atmosphere of this ancient city, we highly recommend exploring its dimly lit passageways after sunset.

Across the road is Rabat, a town in Malta known for its historical and cultural significance, including the famous catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha.

Located between Rabat and Mdina, literally in the middle of the road, you'll find Domvs Romana, the ruins of a Roman-era townhouse.

The most fascinating part of this place is the expertly crafted Roman mosaics that occupy a large area of the main hall's floor, seemingly untouched by time.

Apart from the mosaics, you can also see intricate marble statues depicting the Roman Emperor Claudius and his family. Many other artefacts showcasing the daily life of a wealthy Roman family are also on display.

Mdina's neighbour, Rabat, is home to Malta's oldest Roman underground cemetery, St. Paul's catacombs.

Spread across 2000 sq. metres and dating back to the 7th century AD, this interconnected underground burial site is steeped in history and connected to the tale of St. Paul's shipwreck. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).