Mdina

Often called the Silent City, Mdina earns its name after sunset, when its lamp-lit street fall calm after a day of visitors exploring this walled citadel. Inside these bastioned walls lies a rich patchwork of heritage and history. Once Malta’s capital, this fortified hilltop town is home to noble palaces, chapels, grand homes, and some of the island’s oldest museums, all beautifully preserved, making it something of a Baroque time-portal. The citadel can easily be explored on foot or by karozzin, Malta’s traditional

horse-drawn carriages. These carriages date back to the mid-1800s and remain a popular way to take in the sights. You’ll spot them near the main gate, where many of the coachmen are locals with deep family roots in the area.