Malta, Day 2, Part 2
Saturday, 18 November 2017

We are standing outside the main gate to the city of Mdina, waiting for our guide to take us through the walls and into the city, the highlight of today's shore excursion.  This is my third visit to Mdina, one of those places--Olympia in Greece is another--of which I never grow tired and that reveal nuances of atmosphere at each re-visit.  The quiet streets of this city are evocative of another time and place; a slow walk through them constantly reveals new perspectives and new reflections.

Mdina, The Silent City

Outside the Main Mdina City Gateway

Outside the City Walls = Rabat

Inside the City Walls = Mdina

Just as in Valletta, in Mdina the Cathedral is the most important building for visitors to see.  Unlike the austere facade of the Co-Cathedral in Valletta, the exterior here approaches the exuberance of the interior decoration.

Sterling Silver Cellini Altarpiece

Local Street Scenes in Mdina: