Castle · Malta · Gozo

Citadel of Victoria

A fortified hilltop citadel above Victoria with a cathedral and wide views.

about 1.5 h

For storytellers

Why Citadel of Victoria matters

The Citadel crowns the town of Victoria with bastions and a cathedral. Walk its walls for a panorama across Gozo's fields and villages. Several small museums are inside. It is the island's top historic sight.

Talking points

  • Walls give a full view of Gozo.
  • The cathedral stands inside.
  • Small museums fill the old houses.

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