Rabat, Local council in western Malta
Rabat is a city in the Gozo Region of Malta featuring Roman ruins, underground catacombs, and religious buildings interspersed with farmland. The structures are spread across the settlement in a way that makes them accessible on foot.
The settlement started as part of Roman Melita before Arab forces reshaped the region by moving Mdina's southern fortification wall. This change separated Rabat as its own urban center.
The Santo Spirito building shaped community life for over 600 years as a hospital before becoming home to the National Archives. Religious structures and practices remain woven into how people experience the town's daily rhythm.
The catacombs, museums, and churches lie within easy walking distance, making the town simple to explore regardless of weather. The proximity of these places to one another keeps visits straightforward and unhurried.
The underground burial sites contain carved crosses and agape tables, rectangular stone surfaces used in early Christian funeral ceremonies. These quiet spaces reveal how the community once honored their deceased.
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