Mdina The history of Mdina and its suburb. Rabat, is as old as the history of Malta itself.

Its origin can be traced back more than 4,000 years. Mdina, the old capital of Malta, is a typical mediaeval city. The Silent City, as it is known, commands a magnificent view of the island and although it is fully inhabited, silence reigns supreme. Places of interest include the Cathedral, the Cathedral Museum, and the National Museum of Natural History.

The "Three Cities"
The "Three Cities" across the Grand Harbour, to the south of Valletta, are the historic fortified towns of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea. They contain some of the most important historical and cultural monuments in Malta. Particularly worth visiting is the Folk Museum, housed in the Inquisitor's Palace in Vittoriosa, formerly the sight of the Inquisitions in Malta, and the Maritime Museum, also located in Vittoriosa.

The Citadel, Victoria, Gozo
Re-fortified in the 16th century by the Knights, it provided refuge for the numerous attacks on Malta's sister island, Gozo, by the Turks and the Corsairs during that time. It was built at a most strategic point on a hill in the centre of the island offering a magnificent view. Its bastions shelter some very impressive historic buildings.