Valletta

Views of the Three Cities and Valletta are available from the walls and rooftop, and the fort houses a museum with exhibits.

This café is on Victory Square in Birgu, in a former palace with a courtyard fountain.

This palace in Birgu was once the center of the Maltese Inquisition and is now used as a museum.

This church in Birgu was used as a major place of worship before the Knights moved their headquarters to Valletta.

This tour goes around the edge of the harbor and several bays of the Three Cities aboard a traditional Maltese wooden boat.

This garden is on a historic fortification and offers views of Valletta.

This city served as a base for the Knights. Visitors can explore its narrow old streets and the harbor area.

Boats and yachts are moored along the waterfront between Birgu and Senglea, with restaurants nearby.

This walled city has winding pedestrian alleys and golden limestone buildings.

This church stands at a high point in the center of Mdina's Old Town. Its interior has gold decorations and marble.

Wear clothing that covers your shoulders and knees when entering St Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina.

This palace stands just beyond the city gate and now houses the Natural History Museum. It exhibits flora and fauna from Malta and nearby seas, as well as rocks and crystals.

This former residence is used as a museum, displaying belongings left by successive owners in 17 rooms.

This is a city gate with a bridge and columns, and it was also used as a filming location for Game of Thrones.

Reviews say Mdina was quiet around 9:30 a.m. but got busier later, so go early to avoid crowds.

This café is on the walls of Mdina and serves cakes and light meals, with views toward the eastern side of the island.

There may be a wait for a table at Fontanella during lunch and in the summer peak season, so allow time for waiting.

This is a restaurant in Mdina, described as having medieval-style interior decor.

This underground museum recreates medieval Maltese punishment and imprisonment, with scenes featuring wax figures.

The Mdina Dungeons Museum has exhibits and sounds depicting brutal torture and executions, so decide first whether to visit if traveling with children or anyone sensitive to this kind of content.

This is a viewpoint in Mdina where visitors can climb onto the walls and look out over the surrounding countryside toward the sea.