St. Paul's Catacombs, Rabat

Name: St. Paul's Catacombs
Address: St Agatha Street, Rabat, 2013, Malta
Telephone: +356 2145 4562

#15 among attractions in Rabat

Cemetery, Historical place, Catacombs

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Facts and practical information

St. Paul's Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta’s early Christianity archaeology. The archaeological clearing of the site has revealed an extensive system of underground galleries and tombs dating from the third to the eighth centuries CE. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°52'49"N, 14°23'46"E

Address

St Agatha StreetRabat 2013 Malta

Contact

+356 2145 4562

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Day trips

St. Paul's Catacombs – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Falson, St. Paul's Cathedral, Domus Romana, National Museum of Natural History.

0.6 miNE
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Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. Paul's Catacombs open?

St. Paul's Catacombs is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. Paul's Catacombs?

Nearby attractions include Wignacourt Museum, Rabat (5 min walk), Abbatija Tad-Dejr, Rabat (5 min walk), Basilica of St Paul, Rabat (6 min walk), Melite, Rabat (8 min walk).

How to get to St. Paul's Catacombs by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Paul's Catacombs:

Bus

Ir-Rabat - Haddiem • Lines: 51 (5 min walk)
Ir-Rabat - Fejgel • Lines: 182, 50, 51, 56 (5 min walk)