Mdina, the silent city

Mdina, the Silent City Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta, is located 11.3 kilometers southwest of the city. It is a typical medieval city... Also known as the "Silent City", it is the former capital of Malta. Located in the central part of the main island of Malta, it is one of the few remaining medieval and Renaissance castles in Europe and one of the best examples in the world of medieval walls that have been preserved intact to this day. Mdina is located on a small hill and is surrounded by a city. The city is not big, but it is well defended and easy to defend but difficult to attack. It is also known as the City of Churches. It has many churches, monasteries, small squares and some aristocratic palaces, and has a strong aristocratic and religious flavor.