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Unusual Attractions in Rabat

Maltese Catacomb Complexes

Burial grounds for more than 1,000 bodies deep under the modern town of Rabat.

Domvs Romana

The remains of a 1st-century aristocratic Roman town house featuring beautiful well-preserved mosaics.

Santa Marija Tal-Virtù Chapel

Abandoned Roman Catholic chapel abused by Satanists before being restored.

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Binġemma Troglodyte Settlement

Enigmatic tombs and cave dwellings on the outskirts of a rural village.

1 mile from Rabat

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St. Cataldus Catacombs

Overshadowed by other, more famous Maltese catacombs, this ancient burial chamber has one of the best examples of a ritual agape table.

1 mile from Rabat

Jesus Tree of Malta

The Jesus tree of Malta bears a striking resemblance to Christ on the cross.

1 mile from Rabat

Mdina's Neo-Gothic House

This unique building in the main square stands out among the city's typically Baroque architecture.

1 mile from Rabat

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