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Malta · Town · Western district · General information

Mdina

Also: L-Imdina, Città Notabile

The walled medieval former capital, the 'Silent City': a few hundred residents, palazzi, the cathedral and views across the island. Almost no property turnover.

Last verified: 1 October 2026
St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina
Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Mdina was Malta's capital until the Knights moved to Birgu and then Valletta. Its walls enclose a small number of residents, St Paul's Cathedral, palaces of old noble families and narrow streets that are car-free for visitors. It is a heritage site rather than a residential market; adjoining Rabat provides the services.

Character
Silent, historic, visitor-oriented by day.
History
Phoenician and Roman origins; medieval capital; Norman and baroque rebuilding after the 1693 earthquake.
Transport
Buses to Rabat/Mdina gate.
Property market (general information)
Very rare sales of palazzi; not a practical market for most buyers.
MPRP relevance
Rarely available; nearby Rabat and Attard offer houses of character.

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Heritage and culture

  • Historic Building

    Mdina and St Paul's Cathedral

    Mdina · Medieval city; cathedral 1697–1703

    The former capital within its bastions, with the baroque cathedral by Lorenzo Gafà, palazzi and bastion views across the island.

Sources & Verification

Verified 1 October 2026 against the sources below

  • Heritage Malta — Sites and museums (opening hours and admission)

    Heritage Malta (national agency for museums and heritage)

    Institutional

    Individual site pages: Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra, Ġgantija, Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum, Tarxien, Grand Master's Palace, Fort St Angelo, Fort St Elmo, National Museum of Archaeology, MUŻA, Domvs Romana

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    Last checked
    01 Oct 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: HERITAGE-MALTAGeneral information

  • OpenStreetMap — place coordinates

    OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

    Secondary

    Coordinates for localities, beaches and services (approximate, community-maintained)

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    Last checked
    01 Oct 2026
    Status
    Active
    Reference: OSMGeneral information
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