Rabat

Historical Sites of Rabat & Mdina

This collection spans over two millennia of Maltese history, from the 1st-century BC mosaics of the Domus Romana to the early Christian burial chambers of St. Paul’s Catacombs. The fortified city of Mdina showcases medieval and Baroque architecture, featuring the 13th-century Palazzo Falson and the monumental main gate built in 1724. On the outskirts, Fort Binġemma represents 19th-century British military engineering along the Victoria Lines, while religious monuments like the Statue of Saint Paul highlight the area’s long-standing Christian heritage.

Domus Romana

The Domus Romana, stylized as the Domvs Romana, is a ruined Roman-era house located on the boundary between Mdina and Rabat, Malta.

St. Paul's Catacombs

St. Paul's Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta's early Christianity archeology.

Mdina

A fortified hilltop city and Malta's former capital, characterized by narrow winding streets and a blend of Medieval and Baroque architecture. Enclosed within defensive bastions, it contains numerous noble palaces and the 17th-century St. Paul's Cathedral.

Palazzo Falson

Palazzo Falson, formerly known as Palazzo Cumbo-Navarra, Casa dei Castelletti, and the Norman House, is a medieval townhouse in Mdina,…

Mdina Gate

The Baroque-style main entrance to the fortified city, designed by French architect Charles François de Mondion in 1724. The gate features the coats of arms of Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena and spans the city's original medieval ditch.

Fort Binġemma

A late 19th-century polygonal fort built by the British as part of the Victoria Lines defensive network. Situated on a high ridge, it was designed to protect the island's northern front and provides views across the Binġemma valley.