- Address: Malta, Mdina, Villegaignon Street
- Phone: (+356) 2145 4512
The most mysterious city of Malta is the ancient capital of the state - the city of Mdina . At different times she wore different names: Medina, Melita, Silent city. Mdina can hardly be called a city, because the number of inhabitants does not exceed three hundred. And yet there is a hotel, restaurants and a lot of cathedrals and temples.
According to various sources, Mdina is about 4000 years old. Even in the time of the ancient people a fortified village appeared, a little later the Phoenicians built city walls. Mdina was always famous for its richness and luxury, at all times the city was inhabited only by noblemen. You can get into the city in two ways, in both cases you need to cross the city gates. Majestic walls surround Mdina and remind of the historical past of the ancient capital. One can not help thinking that here the time has slowed down, because in the city there are no supermarkets, shopping centers, this is truly a city-museum.
House for All Seasons
Palazzo Falson is a palace famous in its collections in the city. Once the castle was the residential home of a locally wealthy man Captain Olof Fredrik Golcher.
The house was erected in the XIII century and, like all the constructions of that time, differs in its grandeur and strength. During the entire holiday season, a magnificent fountain functions inside the castle. The palace building is so solemn and majestic that local authorities often use it for meaningful city events: meetings, conferences, seminars. The roof of the castle is absolutely flat and is a favorite place for lovers. On it you can find a wonderful cafe, where you can enjoy light meals and snacks. In addition, the colorful panorama of the city opens from the roof.
The captain was noted for his generosity and excellent taste in terms of art. During his lifetime he collected a huge collection of antiques, artifacts, household items, various weapons, manuscripts, books and much more. Even during the life of Sir Gollhera, numerous exhibitions were organized, all connoisseurs of beauty could come to see it. In 2007 the palace was restored and the Golcher collection was again presented to the tourists.
What do tourists need to know?
You can visit the house museum all days, except Monday. Palazzo Falson welcomes guests from 10.00 to 17.00 hours. The guide conducts an excursion in Maltese and English, lasts for no more than an hour. The price of one ticket for an adult is 10 euros. Older people, students and children will be able to visit the tour, paying half as much. The bonus is an audio guide.
Since the Palazzo Falson is located in the heart of Mdina, it is easy to get there on foot.
To please friends and relatives will help the gift shop, in which you will find gifts for every taste: books and engravings, maps and much more. A person who is interested in history will certainly appreciate the present from these places.
The mild climate of the island, the seclusion of the local places will help to fully enjoy the rest. In addition, due to the small population, Mdina is considered one of the few cities in the world where there is virtually no crime. This is another plus, and, therefore, the city and its Palazzo Falson are places you should definitely visit.
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