Hello everyone. Today I will write to you about another city in Malta. You can find the history of this city on the internet, and I will summarize it in a few sentences in my own words so that you don't get bored.Mdina is a medieval city and the first capital of Malta. It is surrounded by walls built by the Phoenicians, restored by the Arabs, and extended by the Normans. It used to be called the "City of Nobility".
The arrival of the Knights Hospitaller (Knights of Malta) started the migration of the population from Mdina to Birga, the next capital of Malta.
Mdina gets a new name "City of Silence" or "City of Ghosts".
Today, about 300 inhabitants, descendants of the former nobility, live in it.Now I'm embarking on my tour and what fascinated and delighted me.When I arrived in Mdina, I headed through the Wilheta Gate, built between the high walls overlooking the entrance.
I continued along the main street leading to the center. In front of me were rows of houses with tall doors and projecting balconies. On some houses, I noticed old forged lamps that still function, although the city lighting has been modernized.I arrived at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. The square in front of it was mostly empty, the only carriage that was standing was parked at the edge. Let me explain to you right away. There are no cars in the city. The means of transport for tourists were horses and carriages. I couldn't miss this without taking a walk around the city in a carriage
In several places, the streets were so narrow that two people could barely pass each other. I walked casually, because I knew that no cars would come by. At one corner I stopped by a house with a large metal gate and noticed a small sign indicating an old palace now turned into a museum. I entered the Palazzo Falson and toured the rooms with old objects—stationery, dishes, and tools.
I got out and continued my tour towards Villette. There are many small street turns that at first glance lead to a dead end, but when I get closer to them, I notice that the street bends or forks
After that, I turned into one of the side streets. She took me to the back of the city where you can see almost all of Malta.At the end of the tour, I exited through the same gate I entered through. When I heard the traffic and hustle and bustle of the outside world again, I realized how special Mdina is precisely because it has successfully preserved the slower moving time.I wondered what it was like here at night, when it was so quiet during the day. Even if there were no tourists, I don't think I would have met anyone. I still wouldn't have slept here.
The famous Dingli viewpoint is one of the highest points in Malta, offering a beautiful view of the Mediterranean Sea.
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