Things to do in Victoria Gozo

THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN VICTORIA

CITADELLA

Citadella is the Victoria citadel, located on the hill of the capital. This region of Victoria has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, formerly operating as an acropolis of the PunicRoman city of Gaulos. The acropolis was later transformed into a fortress that provided shelter for the people of Gozo throughout the Middle Ages. A suburb had developed outside of the Citadella by the 15th century where now Victoria's historic centre is situated. The Cittadella was demolished in

1551 when an Ottoman force invaded Gozo due to the castle's

futile and ineffective defences.

ST. GEORGE'S BASILICA

The maze of winding lanes encircling St. George's is definitely worth a stroll. The Basilica unveiled its brand-new, unique in the nation, contemporary museum in February 2013. It is the first structure constructed with a museum in mind.

‘Il-Hagar’ is a museum and cultural centre that houses an extensive collection of historical and artistic artefacts that were

VILLA RUNDLE GARDENS

These gardens are precisely embedded in the heart of Victoria, between Republic Street and the Main Parking Lot. They offer visitors a tranquil haven with a mix of indigenous and foreign plants and a soothing fountain. A bronze bust of the Gozitan historian, lawyer, and priest Giovanni Pietro Francesco Agius de Soldanis can be found in these gardens. There is also a monument honouring the Ottoman conquest of Gozo in 1551. For the purpose of watering the plants, a new reservoir was constructed in the garden to collect rainfall.

REPUBLIC STREET

If you are in the mood for a quick shopping spree, Republic Street may be just for you. Aside from the plethora of stores and a few shopping arcades which are located in Republic Street, the Bishop's Chancery, the Astra and Aurora opera theatres, and many more are at your disposal for a persual around the city. The Villa Rundle Public Gardens are also located in the vicinity of this vivacious street.