These underground roman cemeteries are dated to be used up until the 4th century AD. Since the roman law at the time, prohibited burials within the city, these are found on the outskirt of the capital of Malta at the time; Mdina.
The name of the these catacombs derives from the widely known story which relates to St Paul's Grotto. As such, these catacombs are a great example of Maltese underground architecture as well as it represents the earliest evidence of Christianity in Malta.
The site itself consists of two large areas, with a good number of burial chambers. During a talk with one of the curators, I was told that there were more than 30 underground burial chambers.
Find below some additional images taken by me of the catacombs:
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| St Paul's Catacombs, Rabat Malta |
Should you be interested to visit, the opening hours are 9:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Tickets cost €5.00 for adults, and €3.50 for youths
How to get there
- By Public Transport: From Valletta Routes 51, 52. From Bugibba Route X3 (Airport Route). The catacombs are situated in St. Agatha Street which is a narrow street running through much of the town’s core. Follow the signs to St. Paul’s Catacombs.
- By self-drive car: Drive towards Rabat and park close to the Domus Romana. The St. Paul’s Catacombs are around 5 minutes away by walk.
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