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Mdina (Maltese: L-Imdina [lɪmˈdiːnɐ]; Italian: Medina), also known by its Italian epithets Città Vecchia ("Old City") and Città Notabile ("Notable City"), is a fortified city in the Northern Region of Malta which served as the island's former capital, from antiquity to the medieval period.
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The fortifications of Mdina (Maltese: Is-Swar tal-Imdina)...
- St Paul's Cathedral, Mdina
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul (Maltese:...
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Mdina, town, west-central Malta, adjoining Rabat, west of Valletta. Possibly Bronze Age in origin, it has Punic, Greek, and Roman ruins. The name derives from the Arabic word madīnah (“town,” or “city”).
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mdina liegt im westlichen Zentrum der Insel Malta auf einem 185 Meter hohen Ausläufer des Dingli-Plateaus, dessen Nord-, Ost- und Nordwesthänge steil aus der Landschaft aufragen. Unmittelbar südwestlich schließt sich die größere Zwillingsstadt Rabat an.
The fortifications of Mdina (Maltese: Is-Swar tal-Imdina) are a series of defensive walls which surround Mdina, the former capital city of Malta from antiquity to the medieval period.
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul (Maltese: Il-Katidral Metropolitan ta' San Pawl), commonly known as St Paul's Cathedral or the Mdina Cathedral, is a Catholic cathedral in Mdina, Malta, dedicated to St. Paul the Apostle.
Jul 25, 2023 · Mdina and Rabat are gems that unveil the rich history and cultural heritage of Malta. From exploring Malta’s Silent City’s ancient narrow streets to discovering hidden museums and archaeological wonders, this duo promises an unforgettable journey into the past.
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Mdina a city in the Northern Region of Malta. It served as the island's capital until the medieval period. The city is still build within its walls, and has a population of just under 300.