Malta and Mdina

#cityplaybook Arrive at dawn to Mdina’s silent, golden alleys. Watch the city wake up slowly with light filtering through centuries-old stone. Visit St. Paul’s Cathedral, then enjoy cake and coffee at Fontanella with a panoramic view. Walk the bastions, then wander to Rabat for hidden catacombs and fresh pastizzi from Crystal Palace. As the city empties by nightfall, take one more quiet walk—the silence here feels sacred.