Set the scene.
Albert Storace’s account links Carmel Street’s name to land once owned by the Carmelite convent in Mdina. The land was farmed and enclosed by walls and gates.
Here’s the twist.
Latin inscriptions at the street ends identified that ownership. Nearby St Elias and St Angelo streets also recall Carmelite religious connections.
Why it still matters.
Look beyond the name to the surviving written marks. A street can retain a memory of agricultural property even after houses have filled the former enclosure.
🧠 One to think about +
What does this story change about the way you see Malta today? Pick one detail you’d tell a friend — then check its source below.