The pages in this section, which can be reached by clicking the buttons in the navigation bar above, give a historical background as well as other general information related to the village of Paola (Rahal Gdid) in Malta, Europe.

The locality where Paola is found today has been inhabited for at least 4500 years. This has been historically and scientifically proven by the existence of the Hypogeum, an underground temple hewn by humnan hands out of the rocks. The Hypogeum is a World Heritage site

The Emblem of Paola shows three spirals representing the Neolithic period, above three Peacocks that represent the Coat of Arms of Grand Master Antoine de Paule The sheaves of wheat are a reminder of farming that was a feature of the region.