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St. Agatha's Crypt, Catacombs and Museum, Rabat Malta

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Step into three worlds of heritage: Roman and Paleo‑Christian catacombs, a crypt with rare medieval frescoes beside Malta’s oldest church, and a museum of treasures. AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum in Rabat (VO2630) offers a unique journey into Malta’s early Christian and Paleo-Christian past. Visitors can explore the Roman- and Paleo-Christian–era catacombs, an underground network of burial chambers carved from limestone; the ancient crypt, renowned for its rare medieval frescoes and connection to one of the oldest places of worship on the island; and the museum, which houses an extensive collection of pottery, glass, fossils, minerals, reliquaries, devotional objects, paintings, and historical books. Guided tours run throughout the day, offering an engaging and accessible introduction to the site’s history, spirituality, and archaeology.

20/10/2026

AGATHA Catacombs, Crypt & Museum was pleased to welcome Stepan Derda and Lucas Karger from the Czech Republic, who visited as part of the Erasmus+ project.

We are delighted to see our heritage bringing together young people from different countries, offering opportunities to discover Malta’s rich history.

We thank Stepan and Lucas for the time spent with us and wish them every success in their Erasmus+ experience.

14/10/2026

One of the lamps from AGATHA is currently visible in the exhibition "Maltese Catacombs: A World Below" at the University of Malta Library. The exhibition presents to the public a selection of materials (books, images and objects) relating the study of the Maltese Christian catacombs from the 17th century to the present.

St Agatha is a crucial part of this story and is very well represented in books and images. The lamp chosen for the exhibition, even if heavily fragmented, depicts one of the two men carrying the large bunch of grapes, taken from the biblical scene of the spies of Canaan (Book of Numbers, XIII).

It will be visible at the University of Malta Library until November 30, 2026.

📸 C. Cecalupo and V.E.J. Macchione

03/10/2026

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Bishop Ignatius from the Diocese of Simla, India, accompanied by Sr Victoria Sant, Superior General of the Sisters of Nuzzo. We thank them for their visit to AGATHA and hope their experience of this place of history, faith, and heritage will remain a cherished memory.
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Din il-ġimgħa kellna l-pjaċir nilqgħu fostna lill-Isqof Ignatius mid-Djoċesi ta’ Simla fl-Indja, akkumpanjat minn Sr Victoria Sant, is-Superjura Ġenerali tas-Sorijiet ta’ Nuzzo. Nirringrazzjawhom taż-żjara tagħhom f’AGATHA u nittamaw li l-esperjenza tagħhom f’dan il-post isservi ta' memorja sabiħa.

26/09/2026

✨ There was a touch of destiny in this week's visit from Greece. Among our visitors were not one, but two Agathas; a mother and daughter sharing a name that is at the very heart of our site.

22/09/2026

🏺 OBJECT OF THE MONTH

Fragmented lamp decorated with a Chrismon, the combination of Greek letters P and X identifying Christ. The lamp can be dated to the late 5th-early 6th century AD and was found during the underground surveys in 1955-1958.

Today, this small but significant artefact forms part of the collection at AGATHA Museum, where it continues to illuminate the story of Malta's rich Christian heritage.

17/09/2026

📣 Experience AGATHA in Rabat this weekend as it opens its church, crypt, and museum for Rabat Sacrum a celebration of culture, music, and heritage.

Enjoy a harp concert, guided crypt tours, a museum exhibit, and a charity art sale.

Free entrance. Donations are greatly appreciated.

🗓 This Saturday 19:00–24:00 | This Sunday 09:00–13:00

11/09/2026

A warm welcome to this group visiting from Rome, led by Don Gianfranco Corbino of Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi. Our thanks go to Rigo Malta and guide Vivian Micallef for their support in making this visit a meaningful experience. Encounters like these continue to enrich our mission in religious tourism.

👉 Send us a private message or email [email protected] to book your own group tour. We are always pleased to welcome visitors.

02/09/2026

A warm salute to Sergei Istomin and Samuel Stacha from the Czech Republic, who recently enjoyed an enriching Erasmus experience at AGATHA. We thank them sincerely for their commitment, passion, and the positive spirit they brought to our community.

20/08/2026

A warm welcome to the pilgrims visiting from Catania, who always find a special sense of home at AGATHA. United by our shared devotion to Saint Agatha, we cherish these moments that strengthen the bond between our communities.

👉 Send us a private message or email [email protected] to book your own group tour. We are always pleased to welcome visitors.

23/07/2026

In the past days, we gave a warm welcome to the young visitors from the Salesian oratory in Bergamo. Their spirit and engagement added a bright note to our day at AGATHA.

👉 To book your own group tour, send us a private message or email [email protected]

Address

St. Agatha Lane
Rabat
RBT2020

Opening Hours

Monday	11:30 - 17:00
Tuesday	11:30 - 17:00
Wednesday	11:30 - 17:00
Thursday	11:30 - 17:00
Friday	11:30 - 17:00
Saturday	10:00 - 13:30

Telephone

+35679469893

Website

http://www.stagatha.mt/

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