Museum · Roman & Byzantine
Domvs Romana
Rabat · 1st century BC – 2nd century AD
Last verified: 1 October 2026
Remains of a wealthy Roman town house with mosaics, found in 1881 between Mdina and Rabat.
- Admission (as published)
- Adults €6.00; concessions €4.50
- Official website
- heritagemalta.mt/explore/domvs-romana
In the timeline
218 BC
Malta becomes Roman
Rome takes Malta from Carthage during the Second Punic War; the town of Melite (Mdina–Rabat) flourishes, and tradition places St Paul's shipwreck on the island in AD 60.
Located in Rabat
Source: Heritage Malta — Sites and museums (opening hours and admission). Opening hours and admission last verified 01 Oct 2026; they change seasonally and on public holidays.
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