Historic site
Mdina Old City
Mdina, Malta
A walled hilltop city of silent lanes, palaces and bastion views.
Church, mosque or temple · Malta · Malta
St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina
A baroque cathedral on a small square in the heart of Mdina.
Paid entry about 45 min
For storytellers
Why St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina matters
The cathedral stands on a quiet square, rebuilt after an earthquake in the late seventeenth century. Inside, the floor is inlaid with tombstones and the ceiling is painted. A museum next door has art and manuscripts. It is a calm contrast to the busy coast.
Talking points
- It was rebuilt after an earthquake.
- A museum stands next to it.
- The square is a lovely place to pause.
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