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The Secret Garden.
Experience the tranquility. Escape the hustle and bustle of Valletta streets
Mimi the Monastery Cat
We get fresh eggs from our chickens.
St Joseph.

Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden in Valletta

By Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
9.4 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is P 608 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Only recently opened to the public, Mysterium Fidei is ‘hidden’ away on a quiet corner on St Christopher Street and Strait Street.
Visitors often stumble upon our door whilst exploring Valletta.
Often, simply curious to see what lies behind the walls of the Monastery, visitors are then immersed into the fascinating history whilst appreciating the architecture and experiencing the quiet serenity of the cloisters. Visitors can see how the nuns lived, in a totally authentic setting.
Cloistered nuns lived a life closed off from the outside world so they had to be self sufficient. Even until today the chickens lay eggs and fruit and vegetables are grown in the garden.
Built with self sustainability in mind there are seven wells dotted around the monastery. Rainwater is collected from the roofs.
Mimi the monastery cat, often welcomes visitors personally and happily walks around listening to the audio tour before finding a sunny spot in the garden providing a popular photo opportunity.

Activity location

  • Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
    • St. Christophers Street
    • Valletta, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
    • St. Christophers Street
    • Valletta, Malta

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Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden in Valletta in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Tue 9:30-16:30
  • English
Price details
P 608.36 x 1 AdultP 608.36
Total
Price is P 608.36

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFree audio tour

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
  • Admission ticket included
Mysterium Fidei is a multi sensory experience located within St Catherine’s Monastery, in the heart of Valletta. The door to the Secret Garden has been closed to the public for over 400 years, it is now open for you to enter this tranquil space and take a glimpse into the lives of the cloistered nuns. When joining the monastery, the nuns took vows never to leave. They lived a self-sustainable life closed away from the outside world. You can see the original, authentic kitchens, bedrooms, washrooms and even visit the crypt, their final resting place. The enclosed garden is a rarity in Valletta, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Valletta streets and experience the peace and serenity of this hidden oasis. Mysterium Fidei is a unique, must see, experience. It gives visitors the opportunity to learn the history, appreciate the architecture, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and contemplate the lives of the women who chose the life of the cloistered nun.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
    • St. Christophers Street
    • Valletta, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
    • St. Christophers Street
    • Valletta, Malta

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