This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The honey-hued walls and ornate cathedral towers of Mdina rise out of Malta’s scorched interior. The country’s former capital traces ...

In Malta’s interior, the tiny walled town of Mdina is a marvel of civic engineering and architecture. Along with its modern sister Rabat, there’s no end to cultural discoveries here today.

Mdina, Malta's old capital, has been besieged many times in the past but it was only defeated twice - the latest being in 1798, by the Maltese. This was the contention of well-known photographer ...

This photo taken on Oct. 12, 2024 shows classic cars waiting to race during the Mdina Grand Prix in Mdina, Malta. The 14th edition of Classic Mdina Grand Prix is being held between Thursday and Sunday ...

Malta will propose the historic sites of Ċittadella and Mdina for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list. Prime Minister Robert Abela announced the proposals on Sunday, as he also revealed that ...

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Its jewel is the fortified settlement of Mdina, Malta’s thriving capital until 1530. Visible from most of the island, it sits 200m above sea level on a high plateau draped with rolling fields, ...

Between the Italian island of Sicily and Northern Africa lies the Maltese archipelago, famed for its iconic architecture, hot Mediterranean weather and beautiful beaches. Mdina was Malta’s capital ...