A museum built over the remains of a wealthy Roman town house, with fine mosaic floors and marble statues of Emperor Claudius and his family.
Good to know. Fully accessible.
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- Where
- Rabat, Malta
- Entry
- Ticketed. See the official page for prices
- Source
- Heritage Malta
- Last checked
- 7 October 2026
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