Cittadella Visitor Centre: Gateway to Gozo's History

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Explore Gozo's captivating history at the Cittadella Visitor Centre, an immersive gateway to the island's rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.

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The Cittadella Visitor Centre, located within the historic Cittadella in Victoria, Gozo, offers an immersive introduction to the island's rich history and cultural heritage. Housed in converted 1870s water reservoirs, the center uses interactive displays and a surround-sound theater to bring Gozo's past to life.

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26WQ+7MX, Victoria, MT
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Tuesday 9 am-5 pm
Wednesday 9 am-5 pm
Thursday 9 am-5 pm
Friday 9 am-5 pm
Saturday 9 am-5 pm
Sunday 9 am-5 pm

Local tips

Purchase the combination ticket for €5 to access the Visitor Centre, Archaeology Museum, Nature Museum, Old Prisons, and Gran Castello Historic House.
Visit early to avoid crowds, especially during peak tourist season.
Allow at least one hour to fully experience the Visitor Centre's exhibits and multimedia presentation.
Check the Visitor Centre's opening hours, as it is closed on certain public holidays.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Victoria Bus Terminus, walk east along Republic Street. Turn right onto St. George's Square, then continue uphill through the narrow streets leading to the Cittadella entrance. The Visitor Centre is located just inside the Cittadella walls. The walk is approximately 10 minutes and free.
Public Transport

Take any bus to the Victoria Bus Terminus. From there, follow the walking directions to the Cittadella. A single bus fare costs approximately €1.50.
Taxi

Take a taxi from Mgarr Harbour (Gozo Ferry Terminal) to the Cittadella. The ride is approximately 15 minutes and costs around €15-€20. From the taxi drop-off point outside the Cittadella walls, walk through the entrance to find the Visitor Centre.
Parking

If driving, park in the free car park next to the Victoria Bus Station, a short 10-minute walk from the Cittadella. Alternatively, paid parking is available closer to the Cittadella for approximately €2 for the day. Note that the Cittadella itself is car-free.

Discover more about Cittadella Visitor Centre

Located within the ancient Cittadella of Victoria, the Cittadella Visitor Centre serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Gozo's captivating history. The center is housed in two old water reservoirs, constructed in the 1870s within the Cittadella Ditch. These reservoirs were transformed into a modern visitor center as part of the Cittadella Masterplan, with funding from the EU. The visitor center is divided into two main areas. The first features interactive touch screens and printed panels detailing the evolution of the Cittadella, its natural environment, military and ecclesiastical history, and civil development. Information is available in eight languages. The second area is a surround theater that presents an eight-minute video showcasing key moments in the Cittadella's long history. Visiting the Cittadella Visitor Centre provides context for exploring the rest of the Cittadella, a UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate with a history stretching back to the Bronze Age. The Citadel has been at the centre of activity on the island since possibly Neolithic times, and was certainly fortified during the Bronze Age around 1500 BC. It was later developed by the Phoenicians and in Roman times, it was a complex Acropolis. A single ticket grants access to the Visitor Centre, the Gozo Museum of Archaeology, the Nature Museum, the Old Prisons, and the Gran Castello Historic House.