The Mdina Dungeons Museum
About This Museum
People come to the Mdina Dungeons not for grand art, but for a shiver down their spine and a glimpse into Malta's shadowy past. You'll find yourself descending into a warren of ancient cells and passageways hidden right beneath the imposing Vilhena Palace. It's a stark collection that tells the story of corporal punishment, from crude manacles to more chilling instruments of justice. Walking those cool, damp stones, you can't help but feel the heavy silence and imagine the stories these walls could tell.
Collection Highlights
Look for the grim iron shackles bolted right into the limestone and replicas of interrogation devices that speak volumes about a different era's concept of law and order.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away in St. Publius Square within the old city walls; just look for the palace entrance. Itβs best visited on a hot dayβthe underground passages are naturally cool.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in the deep, barrel-vaulted cellars of a grand 18th-century Baroque palace, built upon much older medieval foundations.
Contact & Location
Address: The Mdina Dungeons Museum, Pjazza San Publju, Mdina, L-Imdina, Tramuntana, MDN 1011, Malta
Phone: +356 2745 0267
Website: Visit Website
