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Once the suburbs of the capital Mdina, this town is home to ancient Roman catacombs, a wealth of churches, and a few museums.

Rabat is a town in the Northern Region of Malta. The name of the town is derived from the Arabic word for 'suburb', as it was the suburb of the old capital Mdina. Half of the present-day village core also formed part of the Roman city of Melita, before the latter was resized during the Fatimid occupation. Rabat is home to the famous Catacombs of St. Paul and of St. Agatha. These catacombs were used in Roman times to bury the dead as, according to Roman culture, it was unhygienic to bury the dead in the city Mdina and parts of Rabat were built on top of an ancient Roman city. Other attractions include churches.

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Rabat, Malta

View from Mdina by Bernt Rostad

Once the suburbs of the capital Mdina, this town is home to ancient Roman catacombs, a wealth of churches, and a few museums.
St. Paul's Catacombs, Rabat

Malta: Mdina, Catacombs by Berit Watkin

An extensive system of subterranean chambers dating to the 4C-9C period, partially open to public exploration.
St. Agatha's Crypt, Rabat

St Paul's Catacombs, Rabat by Federhirn

Explore the catacombs where St. Agatha took refuge, admire elaborate frescoes dating to the 15C, and visit the ground-floor museum.
Historic Center, Rabat

Mdina by Adam Burt

Explore the meandering streets of this town center, where many historic buildings house cafes, shops, and exude a unique atmosphere.
Wignacourt Museum, Rabat

Funeralia by Hans Dinkelberg

Set in an 18C Baroque mansion, this museum houses historic items ranging from coins, to art, ceramics, and other artifacts.
Casa Bernard, Rabat

Rabat by James Stringer

This 18C historic abode retains architectural parts dating to the Roman era, and offers a glimpse into the lives of wealthy Maltese.
St. Paul Church, Rabat

Church of St Paul, Rabat by stevekeiretsu

An 18C Baroque church located atop a grotto, where the legends claim St. Paul resided during his stay on the island.

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