With its distinctive skyline and imposing military architecture, Cittadella, the ancient fortified city, stands out as Gozo’s major landmark, a beacon visible from all over the island.
Occupied by man since prehistoric times it is a testimony of its inhabitants who all left their mark to shape the majestic complex visible today. The Citadella is rich in buildings of architectural, military and historical value, while its open areas afford a habitat to numerous rare species of flora and fauna. The site offers the ideal setting for quality events that bring the past to life, linking the island’s present with its future. In visiting Cittadella, visitors step back in time, experiencing the past in a way they are unlikely to forget.
Only a couple of families live within the Citadel walls today. In the square you will find the magnificent baroque Cathedral of Gozo dedicated to Santa Marija, or more precisely the Assumption of the Virgin Mary; as well as the Law Courts and the Bishop’s Palace.
Very close by are several fascinating small museums - The Cathedral Museum, the Museum of Archaeology, the Folklore Museum, the Gozo Nature Museum, the Old Prison, the Old Gunpowder Magazine, the Grain Silos, the Battery and the World War II Shelter, unfortunately all closed on Mondays but we got to walk around them all and both Michael and I are very much interested in the architecture.
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