| Mdina is located South-West of Valletta and just North of Rabat towards the centre of the island of Malta. Mdina is a fortified medieval city built on top of a hill. Mdina was the first capital city of Malta and served as the capital during the times of the Arabs, the Romans, and the Normans. It lost its status as Capital City when Valletta was built by Grandmaster Jean de la Valette. King Alfonso V of Aragon named the city 'Notabile' The city became known as 'Citta' Vecchia' (meaning Old City') when Valletta was built. |