Town · Mdina, Malta

Mdina

Mdina
Photo: Isymeoni, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Mdina is known as the Silent City because cars are mostly banned. St Paul's Cathedral and the view from the ramparts are the highlights.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 2 of Malta in 3 Days

Visiting Mdina: what to know

Tickets
Free to enter; cathedral is paid
Time needed
2 hours
Best time
Early morning or evening
Getting there
Bus from Valletta, about 30 minutes

Malta itineraries with Mdina

Day 2 of Malta in 3 Days

Mdina and the west

How Mdina fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bus to MdinaMdina
  2. 9:45MdinaMdina
  3. 11:30St Paul's CatacombsRabat
  4. 13:00Lunch in RabatRabat
  5. 17:30Dingli CliffsDingli
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Mdina FAQs

Why is Mdina called the Silent City?

Few cars are allowed inside the walls.

Can you see the coast from Mdina?

Yes, from Bastion Square.

Is it free?

Entry is free; some sights charge.

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