St. Paul's Catacombs
Katakombi ta' San Pawl
A Roman-era underground burial complex outside Rabat, an important remnant of early Christianity in Malta.
St Paul's Catacombs lie in Rabat, outside Mdina, and form a large underground burial complex cut from the Roman period through the Byzantine era (from roughly the 3rd–4th century onward). It comprises more than 30 burial chambers and preserves agape tables carved into the rock (round tables for funerary commemorative meals) and various burial niches. They were used by early Christians, pagans and Jews alike. The visitor centre has a multimedia introduction. Admission is about €6. The passages are low and narrow, so mind your head. It is about a 10-minute walk from Mdina Gate and can be combined with Mdina, St Paul's Church and St Paul's Grotto.
Opening hours
Daily 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mdina
- Dingli Cliffs
- Rotunda of Mosta
- Ħaġar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
- Golden Bay
- Blue Grotto
- Popeye Village
- St. Julian's & Spinola Bay