ST AGATHA'S CATACOMBS lie in the garden area just across the street
from the St. Paul's complex. These catacombs belong to the church and are
in the care of the Missionary Society of St. Paul. The graceful church of
St. Agatha stands near the steps which lead to the catacombs.
As in the St. Paul group, one can see here the same features,
including the curious Agape Tables. All types of tombs are well represented
loculus, canopied, saddle-backed, floor-pits, and good examples of the
Arcosolium form.
A small chapel decorated with a fine altar is located at the foot
of the staircase.
Recent restoration works on the site have exposed ancient wall
paintings of great importance.
St. Agatha's Catacombs are situated in lovely surroundings among
trees and green shrubs.
ST. CATALDUS CATACOMBS are small in size when compared to the two
already described. This group lies beneath the 1 8th century church of St.
Cataldus, very near the Rabat Civic Centre. An Agape Table and various
types of tombs make Up this underground burial place. Like St. Agatha's,
this site lies on church property.
