Mdina is Malta’s medieval capital and can trace its origins back to more than 4000 years. Possibly it is Bronze age in origin. Punic, Greek and Roman ruins have been found during excavation works. The name Mdina derives from the Arabic name ‘madinah’ meaning city. The Arabs occupied Malta for some 4 centuries up to the beginning of the 11th century.
The city walls erected during the middle ages originally surrounded the whole city (I have tried to trace their origins but have not succeeded yet). During the 18th century the Knights of St John, considered that this city which had become secondary following the building of Valletta was not sufficiently defended by its walls. Modifications were made therefore made and parts were pulled down to make way for new ramparts. This part of the walls were not touched in view that it would be very difficult for attackers to take the city from this side. Part of the ramparts erected by the Knights is a bastion on the left side of the photo.
This is definitely a fav.