Mdina an Awsome journey around the stunning walled city, with narrated history 2024
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 23 дек 2024
- STUNNING VIEWS AROUND MDINA MALTA FROM THE AIR AND AROUND THE CITY
Mdina of Malta, built on a plateau and colonized since prehistory, served as a refuge during the Bronze Age due to its defensible position. The Phoenicians established a colony there in the 8th century BC and the Romans captured Malta in 218 BC, renaming Mdina to Melita. It was during this period that the Romans extended it into the present-day Rabat.
There are many legends associated with Malta but perhaps one of the most enduring of them is St Paul and the viper. The legend has it, that Paul the Apostle was on his way to Rome, accused of religious rebellion when a violent storm hit the ship that he and others were travelling on, causing it’s destruction. They managed to swim to shore, where they were welcomed and tended by the then pagan Maltese. According to the account by St Luke, Paul was helping gather firewood for a bonfire when he was bitten by a viper. A distressing feeling was bestowed upon the group of people, thinking that he’d die a painful death by poisoning right before their very eyes, and they were convinced that he’s a criminal that God was determined to punish.
However, St Paul did not have any ill affects from the bite causing them to revere him as an untouchable god, thus a momentous factor in the population’s conversion to Christianity. Legend also has it that all snakes present in Malta lost their venom from this point on. The truth, of the matter however, is that one of the islands four species of snakes is in fact venomous.
The city saw significant changes over the centuries, particularly during the early Middle Ages when its size was reduced, for better defence. In 870, the Aghlabids captured and destroyed Melite, with the city remaining largely uninhabited until resettled by Muslims from Sicily in the 11th century, renaming it Mdina.
The city underwent several sieges, including a failed Byzantine siege in 1053-54 and a successful peaceful surrender to Roger I of Sicily in 1091, becoming part of the Kingdom of Sicily. During the 12th century, its fortifications were rebuilt, and Rabat emerged as a suburb.
Mdina withstood an attack by Hafsid invaders in 1429 and later lost its capital status to Birgu when the Order of Saint John took over Malta in 1530. During the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, Mdina played a strategic role. Subsequent fortification upgrades and reconstruction followed, especially after the 1693 Sicily earthquake.
Mdina suffered severe damage during the 1693 Sicily earthquake, although no casualties were reported the 13th-century Cathedral of St. Paul was partially destroyed, and it was subsequently rebuilt by in the Baroque style between 1697 and 1703.
In the 18th century a significant Baroque renovation of Mdina was undertaken and in 1798 it was captured by the French only to be retaken soon after by Maltese rebels. Malta became a British protectorate in 1800 and Mdina was connected to Valletta by railway in 1883. The first buses were introduced in 1905 and became popular in the 1920s, unfortunately this contributed to the decline of the railway which ceased to operate in 1931.
A significant restoration of its city walls was completed between 2008 and 2016 and today, Mdina, known as the 'Silent City', is a major tourist attraction, famed for its Norman and Baroque architecture and it receives 1,5 million tourists a year.
The chance to step back in time within its medieval walls and experience the rich cultural legacy of the “Silent City” makes Mdina a one of the must-see attractions of any trip to this magical Mediterranean island.
MUSIC
Shots of Memories and Summer Adventures by Serge Pavic.
Unfortunately my DJI mini 4 Pro was locked out from flying by DJI despite having authorisation from the Malta Tm-CAD Authority to fly. Unlike UK parts of the EU still has GEO Fencing. Therefore to give context to the narrative I've ised aerial footage of the walled city of Mdina and Rabat curtesy of the great Google Earth Studio.
If you liked this video I have many more on my RUclips Channel @DocColVideo so please consider subscribing as it help with development. Thanks.
![Seungmin "그렇게, 천천히, 우리(As we are)" | [Stray Kids : SKZ-PLAYER]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kAzmhLHePqU/mqdefault.jpg)
Another fantastic day visiting Mdina and Rabat Malta. Rich in history with amazing and beautiful architecture. Loved it. ❤
This island will always amaze anyone that visits Malta, Colin I've been to this island many times and it never disappoints, great Narration Doc never disappointed 👏👏👍
Thanks, Steve. Absolutely agree. ❤
Wonderful shots 👌
Glad you liked Robo it. 🤗
Nice video 👍💪
Thank you John. 👍
Great video again and great coverage of fascinating architecture
@user-je3zi9bi8d Thanks, Abdul. There's more to come! 😅🤣🤗
Great video. Looks a beautiful place. Well narrated and covered.
Thanks Simon, it was a great holiday for sure. 🥳
Fabulous video Colin. Stunning footage and fantastic narration. Beautiful Malta. ❤
@ladyintheskyuk Thank you, Yvonne, for your great comments and encouragement. ❤️❤️ Gozo, next, starting with the ferry journey!😱 😎😎😆
What a fantastic video, great work Colin, so interesting and informative, well put together, stunning job , thanks for sharing 👍 😀
Cheers, matey. Really glad you liked it and thanks for your words of encouragement. 🤗
Absolutely stunning. Great video. Thank you for showing us around. Enjoyed your narration. The drone shots are wonderful. Love all those narrow streets. Spectacular blue sky. Hope your week is going well. Best wishes Dave and Dawn ❤️
@inbetween-days Thanks Guys, really glad you liked it. Uou have a great weekend too. 🤗
Great shots Thank you for your impressions, well done 👍🏻 The shots turned out very varied, thank you for sharing. Greetings Semare 🇨🇭
@semare_on_tour Thank you, Semare. 🤗
Great video, impressive walled city. 👍🏻
@Qwackers-video Thanks Mark. You were right about the grading 🫡
Loved the drone shots of the city Colin. Looks like you had an incredible time.
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, we had a great time. The air shots I created from Google Earth as my drone was locked out by DJI and didn't have a signal to unlock. 😢
Once again, I am more knowledgable than when I arrived. A fascinating video, Col. That place has some amazing history. I would love to go there! Thanks for sharing mate.
@LamboPhoto Cheers, Chris. If you do get the chance clear your DJI Geo-locks first as EU seems to have their DJI ones still in place. I had all my flights authorised but missed out on 3 occasions.
Top class Colin, what a wealth of history. And So well put together 👏👏👏🎥👍
Thanks, Jim, really pleased you liked it matey. 🤗
Thx Jim, really pleased you liked it. 🤗
Some great shots here Col!
@hopsandwhiffs Cheers Matey, glad you liked it. 👍
Awesome footage matey, great history, superb colours and sharpness, and music and edit are spot on :)
Thanks for the encouragement, Suzanne. Filming in the sun certainly helps..... and maybe a glass of red too. 😎 😂🤗
Fantastic video young man ❤❤❤
Thanks, Tony, much appreciated. 🤗