Mdina (also called L-Imdina, Città Notabile, and sometimes Medina) is the old capital of Malta.
Also known as the "silent city", Mdina is a Medieval town with narrow streets situated in the center of the island. Evidence for settlement in Mdina goes back to over 4000 BCE. It was first fortified by the Phoenicians around 700 BCE, most likely because of its strategic location on one of the highest points on the island.
