Historic Building · Norman & medieval
Mdina and St Paul's Cathedral
Mdina · Medieval city; cathedral 1697–1703
Under review · last verified 1 October 2026
The former capital within its bastions, with the baroque cathedral by Lorenzo Gafà, palazzi and bastion views across the island.
In the timeline
1091
Count Roger and Norman rule
Roger I of Sicily brings Malta under Norman rule; the islands follow Sicily under successive European dynasties for four centuries.
Located in Mdina
Source: OpenStreetMap — place coordinates. Opening hours and admission last verified 01 Oct 2026; they change seasonally and on public holidays.
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