The minute I walked into the small city, I couldn’t help but take hundreds of photos of Mdina. I’m not joking either, there were so many that picking only 25 for this post seemed almost impossible!
During our trip to Malta, we made it a point to take a day trip to Mdina. The small city is super easy to get to from Valletta, a short 3 Euro bus ride. It’s likely that you won’t be the only tourists on the bus either. It was a pretty even mix of locals getting to and from work and tourists like us trekking over to Mdina.
The one thing that surprised me the most was how ancient Mdina felt. Inside the city walls the roads are small and stone-like. It makes you feel as if you’ve been transported back in time. It also makes the city seem very quiet. That, and the fact that only locals are allowed to drive their cars through the streets.
As you wander through the streets you’ll be able to get some gorgeous photos of Mdina. Some of my favourite spots included the Mdina Gate, and in the main square.
Take advantage of the views from the city walls as well. There are several spots within Mdina that you can walk up and see over the walls, to the vast land below. As small as Malta looks, views like that make it seem so much larger!
| What to see |
- Mdina Gate: It’s likely that the Mdina gate is going to be the first thing you see before entering the city. It’s a gorgeous arc that leads you right into the city walls. If you’re patient, you can catch a beautiful photo of the horse and buggies traveling through the gate.
- St. Paul’s Cathedral: The biggest structure in Mdina is St. Paul’s Cathedral. It towers over the rest of the city in the most beautiful way. The church was built and dedicated to (as you may have guessed) St. Paul the Apostle.
- Walk around: There’s nothing better to do in this small city than to walk around and admire the views. We visited on a beautiful day and while I thought it would have been swarming with tourists, there were many streets that we were completely alone. You’ll also find the city can be very quiet because there is no traffic and the walls are so high they almost act as sound barriers to the outside world.
- De Mondion: If you’re looking to enjoy a cold beer and some lunch after wandering through the streets than you absolutely must dine at De Mondion. The view from their rooftop seats
are absolutely incredible. The food was also really delicious. I could not recommend this place enough.
So there you have it, 25 stunning photos of Mdina to help convince you to take your next trip here!
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