Rabat

Golden-stone island of knights and megaliths

• Passport strength: ≈188 visa-free destinations
• Language: Maltese, English · ~88% speak English
• Free-trade agreements: ≈45

Rabat — Roman Villas & Catacombs Below

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Domvs Romana (Roman House) Museum

First-century AD aristocratic villa with intact mosaic floors, sculptures, and domestic artifacts.

Best time: May–Oct — Extraordinary glimpse into Roman daily life preserved almost perfectly for two millennia.

Things to do:

• Tour preserved ancient Roman residence ruins
• View original mosaics and artifacts
• Photograph 1st-century wall paintings
• Learn about Roman colonial life

St. Paul's Catacombs Historical Site

Underground Christian burial chambers extending across multiple levels with early iconography.

Best time: May–Oct — Remarkable early Christian heritage with spiritual atmosphere in ancient chambers.

Things to do:

• Explore underground burial chambers and passages
• Photograph carved stone alcoves and niches
• Learn about early Christian history
• Visit adjacent archaeological museum

St. Paul's Church Religious Site

Baroque parish church with ornate ceiling frescoes, marble columns, and baroque altarpieces.

Best time: May–Oct — Architectural masterpiece showcasing Maltese baroque at its most ornamental.

Things to do:

• Enter baroque church interior with frescoes
• Attend religious services if visiting Sunday
• Photograph ornate dome and altar area
• Explore surrounding plaza and streets

Old Prison (Museum) Museum

Medieval fortified building with exhibits on Maltese judicial history and prisoner conditions.

Best time: May–Oct — Unique perspective on social history and medieval island governance.

Things to do:

• Tour medieval cell block with chain displays
• View torture instrument exhibits and history
• Photograph dungeon atmosphere and architecture
• Learn about local detention practices

Argotti Botanical Garden Garden

Manicured 18th-century gardens with Mediterranean plants, fountains, and stone seating areas.

Best time: Apr–Oct — Serene escape with horticultural heritage and views of the surrounding countryside.

Things to do:

• Stroll among tropical and subtropical plants
• Relax in peaceful shaded garden pathways
• Photograph exotic flowers and palms
• Picnic under heritage trees

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malta?

It depends on where you go: every place has its own ideal season on this page. For example, St John's Co-Cathedral is best around Year-round. Malta has 5 featured cities and areas to plan around.

Is English spoken in Malta?

Roughly 88% of people speak English. The main language is Maltese, English.

How strong is the Malta passport?

The Malta passport gives visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to about 188 destinations.

Is Malta expensive to travel in?

This page lists indicative traveller costs for Malta — medical, insurance, connectivity and education ranges — and the interactive travelogue holds the full breakdown.

What is there to do in Malta?

St John's Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, Grand Harbour, Fort St Elmo & War Museum, Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Mdina Old City — each with the best time to visit, why it is worth it, and specific things to do.