"Rabat" a Rabat Travel Page by tophat30

One of the most extensive cities and oldest in Malta. In Roman times,1 A.D. Rabat was adjoined with Mdina and formed part of the capital Melita. The Arabs reduced the walls of the city to the Present Mdina.

In the XV century, these surroundings served as a refuge from the continuous attacks by the pirates. It had also been in this century when in Rabat arrived all the religious orders, which are still here nowadays.

With the arrival of the Order of St. John, Rabat gained its importance for the fact that it was situated so close to Mdina, for its connection with St. Paul's Grotto, for the Convent Schools and for the fruitful agriculture which was beneficial to the surrounding areas.

The French Domination, which occurred in 1798, was strongly opposed for the defence of human rights, for the historical and religious patrimony, under the guidance of the hero, the Notary Emanuele Vitale.

Tips inside this page will explain in detail some major sites connected with this city. To mention a few, The Roman Domus, St Paul's Catacombs, St Paul's church, Verdala Palace and the monuments.