St. Paul's catacombs
St. Paul's CatacombsMalta, Mdina
St. Paul's catacombs
St. Paul's CatacombsMalta, Mdina
The catacombs of St. Paul are a typical complex of interconnected underground Roman cemeteries, in which burials were made until the 4th century AD. They are located on the outskirts of the old Roman capital of Mdina, since under Roman law it was forbidden to bury the dead within the city.
The architecture of the catacombs of St. Paul is a manifestation of the local original tradition; there are almost no overseas influences here. The majestic hall is the center of the catacombs, from which corridors lead in different directions to intricate galleries with crypts. Several wall paintings that have survived to this day are of particular interest, as these are the only examples of painting dating back to the late Roman period and the early Middle Ages on the islands that have come down to us.
The architecture of the catacombs of St. Paul is a manifestation of the local original tradition; there are almost no overseas influences here. The majestic hall is the center of the catacombs, from which corridors lead in different directions to intricate galleries with crypts. Several wall paintings that have survived to this day are of particular interest, as these are the only examples of painting dating back to the late Roman period and the early Middle Ages on the islands that have come down to us.
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