Description
A Maltese Town in a European Perspective
“The story of St Paul’s shipwreck, as described in the Acts of the Apostles 27 and 28, and his stay in a modest grotto just outside the city walls of what was then the city of Malta, Melite – today’s Mdina – has shaped the identity of us Rabtin in a very special way.
One can see a strong link between religion and our identity as Rabtin throughout the centuries. This publication shows that in the various phases of our history there is what one can call a chain of events illuminating a synergy between our faith and culture: transcendental beliefs are woven with the daily and profane, to produce the unique Rabat fabric.
This book chronicles the writings of hundreds of travellers who visited the religious shrines of Rabat and I augur that this publication will be an inspiration for the modern visitor who wants to get immersed in this Rabat experience.”
Sandro Craus, Mayor of Rabat
