Mdina Pins and Buttons

Door Handle. Mdina, Malta

Mdina is the ancient capital city of Malta and the walled city can trace it's history back more than 4000 years. It is believed that St. Paul lived inside the grotto know as Fuori le Mura (outside the city walls) now known as St. Paul's Grotto in Rabat. Lamp lit by night and referred to as "the silent city", Mdina is fascinating to visit for its timeless atmosphere as well as its cultural and religious treasures.

St Paul's Cathedral in Mdina in Malta is believed to have been built on the site where St Paul met the Roman Governor after his shipwreck off Malta in 60 AD and its construction was started in the twelfth century and substantially rebuilt following an earthquake in the 17th and 18th century. Mdina was once the capital city of Malta before Valletta took the honour and is know as 'The Silent City'

Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000 (as of March 2014)

Mdina is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's capital from antiquity to the medieval period. The city is still confined within its walls, and has a population of just under 300, but it is contiguous with the town of Rabat, which takes its name from the Arabic word for suburb, and has a population of over 11,000 (as of March 2014)

One of the many winding side streets in Mdina (the Silent City) in the heart of Malta

A pretty square within the heart of Mdina, Malta, complete with washing line!

A picturesque balcony spotted on one of the many charming side streets of Mdina (the Silent City) in Malta

A wonderful example of the beautiful architecture & buildings in the heart of Mdina (the Silent City) of Malta.

One of the many winding side streets in Mdina (the Silent City) in the heart of Malta

Mdina Citadel. Malta

Single Stem. Mdina, Malta 2015

Typical Mdina street. Narrow medieval street of Mdina, also known as "Silent city", paved with stone slabs and surrounded with yellow limestone walls with ornately shaped window bars.

One of the many beautifully crafted entrances to a building within the "Silent City" of Mdina, Malta.

A pretty square within the heart of Mdina, Malta, complete with washing line!

Typical Mdina street. Narrow medieval street of Mdina, also known as "Silent city", paved with stone slabs and surrounded with yellow limestone walls.

A carriage awaits it's passengers adjacent to the Mdina Main Gate, Malta. Mdina is known as Malta's silent city - when visiting, there is almost a quiet understanding to be as silent as possible within the walls. Cars are not allowed within the walls; except for a few residents with a special license and emergency services.

Picturesque house in Mdina, Malta, with brightly red door and windows' frames and shutters, and with lush Nerium oleander bush growing near the fence door gate.

Santa Sophia Street, Citadel, Mdina, Malta

St Paul's Cathedral Ceiling. Mdina, Malta

St Paul's Cathedral. Mdina, Malta. Altar Area

A beautiful plant grows from the marble streets of Bastion Square, Mdina, Malta

The Purest Plant Has No Roots. Mdina, Malta BW 2015

Coat of Arms in Marble. St. Paul's Cathedral, Mdina, Malta

The most common and beautiful sight in Mdina.

I discovered this gnarled tree in Mdina, Malta’s medieval capital. Mdina is one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled city and unusual in its mix of medieval and Baroque architecture. Today Mdina has a quiet, restrained atmosphere in keeping with its noble past. Lamp lit by night, Mdina transforms itself into the ‘Silent City’. Malta is a small island situated south of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea. Related shots can be found at Malta. You can view more shots of Trees or you can view all my Mediterranean shots. Best viewed*LARGER*.

Modern illustrated map from the island Malta and Gozo in Europe