Mdina
Mdina is a small city in Malta and its former capital. The town is a joy to stroll around in: many of the alleys really give the sense that nothing has changed here for more than a millennium since the Arabs were here.Places of Interest
Highlights: National Stadium Ta‘ Qali and St. Paul’s Cathedral.
National Stadium Ta‘ Qali
Stadium
Photo: D T G, Public domain.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Rabat and Mosta.
Mdina
- Type: Town with 292 residents
- Also known as: “Città Notabile”, “Città Vecchia Maleth”, “Melita”, and “Melite”
- Category: locality
- Location: Malta, Europe
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Latitude
35.8859° or 35° 53′ 9″ north
Longitude
14.4025° or 14° 24′ 9″ east
Population
292
Elevation
161 metres (528 feet)
Open location code
8F7PVCP3+92
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
GeoNames ID
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Ukrainian—“Mdina” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Is-Saqqajja and Ħal Pilatu.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: The Mdina Experience and Mesquita Square.
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