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Mdina Old City

Mdina, Island of Malta, Malta
Ranked #1 of 9 attractions in Mdina
4.5 of 5 stars 148 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Historic Sites
Traveller Description:    This old city - the medieval capital  -  perched on the top of a plateau  is well worth a visit.  It is one of Europe's finest examples of an... more »
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Girvan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Just a wonderful place to wander about in. We went to the cathedral which was beautiful and the museum was definitely worth a visit. We saw Mdina glass and of course bought some. The restoration work in this old capital city has been sympathetically done and is still on going. If you go to Malta don't miss this experience. More

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Island of Gozo, Malta
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

It is free to enter the city - which is mostly a pedestrian zone with limited vehicle traffic. Quaint to walk around, and a good audioguide available from the souvienier shop on the left as you enter (much more extensive than the audioguide from the Museum on the right). There are some architectural gems, and good examples of Baroque design. More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Definitely worth visiting. Beautiful quiet and seen streets of Maltas old capital. Would definately recommend it. Free entrance also. You could get a horse and carriage ride through the streets. Restaurants inside are a little pricey and scarce. Busses pass every half an hour back to the north of the Island. More

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BIRMINGHAM
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We liked it so much we went back. Marvellous to walk the streets, see the old house,s churches, fortifications, workshops -- the modern world has passed this superbly restored old city by. No need to take the horse drawn carriages (at great expense) - just get a bus ticket to Mdinat, stroll in and admire the views from the ramparts,... More

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Crystal Beach, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The Mdina cathedral is beautiful and stolling though the streets is very peaceful but the village of Rabat across the way from the bus station is equally interesting and St. Paul's church and catacombs are worth the visit. More

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Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

What a lovely place to visit! We did the Knights Tale and Mdina Experience which basically gave you a set of ear phones to listen to a short film which outlined the history of Mdina. Very informative and enjoyable. Mdina is called the silent city and is so well preserved, well worth a visit More

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England
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

A highlight of a trip to Malta - the old walled city oozed atmosphere, charm and history. Wandered aound the streets just soaking up the ancient architechture and ambiance of the place. Wonderful views out over the surrounding countryside. More

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Gibraltar
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

We visited late in the evening and you could not hear a pin drop. The town had a magical feel about it, shrouded in mystery and character.....i fell in love with the place. the views from the bastions were incredible....a must see More

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Madrid
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

The place is spectacular, but beware if you are going during the summer, it can get REALLY HOT, no shadows and in our visit no wind either so we were experienced a very uncomfortable weather. Besides that, the city is full of history and stories. It is very well kept, you can enjoy of their religious tradition even if you're... More

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Stourbridge, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Excellent place to visit,very interesting and a wonderful tea and cake shop called Fontanella More

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