The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mdina

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mdina, Malta

Updated October 30, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Mdina

Mdina, Malta

Jesus Tree of Malta

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

The neo-Gothic house near the Mdina cathedral.

Mdina, Malta

Casa Gourgion

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

A man being tortured on a wooden horse (also called a Spanish donkey).

Mdina, Malta

Mdina Dungeons Museum

See Malta’s history through the recreation of scenes of torture using life-sized mannequins in a former medieval dungeon.

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Domvs Romana

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

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Rabat, Malta

St. Cataldus Catacombs

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

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Rabat, Malta

Maltese Catacomb Complexes

Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.

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Rabat, Malta

Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel

Abandoned Roman Catholic chapel abused by Satanists before being restored.

1 mile from Mdina

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Mdina

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Mdina, Malta

Updated October 30, 2024

Unusual Attractions in Mdina

Mdina, Malta

Jesus Tree of Malta

Mdina, Malta

Casa Gourgion

Mdina, Malta

Mdina Dungeons Museum

Rabat, Malta

Domvs Romana

Rabat, Malta

St. Cataldus Catacombs

Rabat, Malta

Maltese Catacomb Complexes

Rabat, Malta

Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel

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