Crystal Palace

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Spot it by the hordes outside, this hole-in-the-wall pastizzerija close to Mdina's city walls is renowned as one of Malta's best, as it freshly bakes the little moreish pastry parcels throughout the night. It's a favourite with local coach and taxi drivers.


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1. Domus Romana

0.05 MILES

The Roman House was built in the 1920s to incorporate the excavated remains of a large 1st-century-BC townhouse. There's a small but fascinating museum,…

2. Ruins of Roman Villa

0.06 MILES

Excavated remains of a 1st-century Roman townhouse – admission is via the Domus Romana museum.

4. Mdina Ditch Garden

0.08 MILES

Mdina's ditch was an important element of its fortifications. It was first created in the 15th century, but was rebuilt by the Knights of St John's…

5. Casa Bernard

0.11 MILES

You'll be personally guided through this privately owned 16th-century palace by one of the home's charming owners, who will explain the history of the…

6. Mdina Experience

0.15 MILES

These three presentations about Mdina's history of siege and embattlement come with an attendant waxwork display of knights to really bring the town's…

8. Casa Inguanez

0.16 MILES

The ancient seat of Malta's oldest aristocratic family, who've lived here since the 14th century.