Title: Visit Mdina Old City: Best of Mdina Old City Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Mdina Old City](https://expedia.ca/Mdina-Old-City-Hotels.d6338205.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Mdina Old City](https://expedia.ca/Mdina-Old-City-Vacation-Rentals.d6338205.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Mdina Old City](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Mdina-Old-City.d6338205.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Mdina Old City Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Mdina-Old-City.d6338205.Car-Rental-Guide)[Mdina Old City Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Mdina-Old-City.d6338205.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Mdina Old City ## Travel Guide ![As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/8cb7fbb0-6f00-43c8-9abf-57bd7da7e912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As a typical walled city, Mdina's immense ancient ramparts give the town a fairy-tale charm. Known as the Cittadella, the town's fortifications date back to the Medieval Period when the city was ruled by the Arabs and Normans. The town's elegant Main Gate, designed by de Mondion, was built in 1724 in splendid Baroque style. It is an excellent example of Baroque design. The escutcheon bears a coat of arms, and statues of growling lions stand proudly in the front of the gate. Enter this dramatic doorway to leave the 21st century behind. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/8cb7fbb0-6f00-43c8-9abf-57bd7da7e912.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mdina - ancient capital of Malta, best visited in the evening minus the crowds. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/9b274766-a8f2-44df-b0da-e6fb25b8392e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The old medieval walled city of Mdina (Citta notabile) as seen from Ta Virtu in Rabat. #mdina #rabat #fortification #city #malta #architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/3fe7612a-9ec8-4318-a08d-0ee616cf84c6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/687b7ee6-f4fa-4160-a3c9-3bced0c0a0a5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Mdina Old City Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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(572 reviews) Got a room at the ground floor with an inner court window with iron bars and plants, facing the window glass of the lobby area, so possible to be seen by people there if you dared to drug the curtain for some fresh air or day light (not really possible at all) that made the room very humid and maintained ... Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Gzira-Hotels-Blubay-Apartments-By-ST-Hotels.h11805340.Hotel-Information) ![Valletta view Apartments by ST Hotels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99610000/99602500/99602439/f097f2b1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Valletta view Apartments by ST Hotels The Strand Gzira Stay at this aparthotel in Gzira. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade ... 8/10 Very Good! (46 reviews) Amazing location and the views were spectacular. A few idiosyncrasies that you soon got use to. 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[](https://expedia.ca/St-Pauls-Cathedral-Mdina.d6062813.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mdina Old City Gate 5/5(1 review) Find out about the history of Mdina when you spend time at Mdina Old City Gate. Amble around this family-friendly area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Mdina-Old-City-Gate-Mdina.d553248621552322117.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mdina Dungeons Find out about the history of Mdina Old City with a stop at Mdina Dungeons. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Mdina-Dungeons-Mdina.d553248621552322120.Vacation-Attraction) #### Domvs Romana You can browse the exhibits at Domvs Romana, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mdina. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Roman-Villa-Mdina.d6224426.Vacation-Attraction) #### Palazzo de Piro Get tickets for a show at Palazzo de Piro, a theater with a story to tell in Mdina Old City. Stroll along the seaside in this romantic area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Palazzo-De-Piro-Mdina.d553248621552322119.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museum of Natural History You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Natural History, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Mdina Old City. Amble around the area's seaside or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.ca/Museum-Of-Natural-History-Mdina.d6224422.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Sea Bird](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1192886/111409bf-306c-4532-adae-2988cb3d3535.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Comino Island: including Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & sea caves CA $48 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/comino-island-including-blue-lagoon.a1192886.activity-details) ![Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44503783/8e8e7f92-c8e2-4222-a433-cda8eb91d9e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour CA $63 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/valletta-guided-walking-tour-with-optional-cathedral-tour.a44503783.activity-details) ![Main Tank Tunnel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1082568/95ce24c4-1df2-4483-8956-c82d60bb3fd7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malta National Aquarium Entrance Ticket CA $27 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malta-national-aquarium-entrance-ticket.a1082568.activity-details) ![Gozo and Comino Islands: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1192890/0c853c49-7a8e-47b2-b5e3-1c5dad4beb5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gozo & Comino Islands, Blue Lagoon & Seacaves Tour CA $56 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/gozo-comino-islands.a1192890.activity-details) ![Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47848365/7c71e7c4-6be6-480c-9672-ed0f27c15714.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip CA $63 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malta-the-three-fortified-cities-tour-including-boat-trip.a47848365.activity-details) ![Mv Kataleya](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/793621/0ed436e5-6cdd-4045-8fff-903db2b0bb5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sliema Cruise to Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon in Beautiful Malta CA $65 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/sliema-cruise-to-gozo.a793621.activity-details) [See all activities in Mdina Old City](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Mdina-Old-City.d6338205.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Mdina Old City ![Mdina showing heritage elements, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/601983/e5f236ce-6c03-4dfa-8ed6-795ad7d54877.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mdina ![Mtarfa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233461/3a392031-9452-4d7c-bb63-9c9faf03b021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [pudina](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2281780?with_photo_id=102248564) ([Creative Commons Attribution 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Mtarfa ![Triq Ta' Wicc Ir-Rahal, Ħaż-Żebbuġ, Malta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6233911/a504c5df-51e0-46b1-be04-ff7cde916a69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [Alan C. 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