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A visit to Gozo should begin in
Victoria, the island's capital. Victoria was named after
the English monarch Queen Victoria, to commemorate her
Silver Jubilee in 1897. Even today, many locals still
call it by its original name, Rabat (which means city).
This little commercial hub with its street
market (known as it-Tokk, in Independence Square) also
contains the Citadel (known often as the Gran Castello or
the Cittadella), an impregnable strategic point which
owes its origins to the late mediaeval era, and which was
re-fortified by the Knights of the Order of St. John to
act as protection for the inhabitants.
For many centuries, pirates and
corsairs used Gozo's small harbors for shelter, while
they raided the island in search of fresh produce and
water. Often they took the inhabitants captives in order
to sell them as slaves. To save themselves and their
families from this terrifying fate, the inhabitants, on
discovering the enemy had landed, would flee to the
highest point at the center of the Island.
Victoria- Capital City - Activities and Ameneities      |
NB : "RABAT" [ is also called Victoria] dominated by the Citadel, a
fortification designed to safeguard the local population
against the constant threat of piracy in the early
centuries. The Bastions offer an unparalleled view of
Gozo, stretching almost 360 degrees. During sunset, the
view of the Citadel itself and of Ta' Pinu church which
overlooks Mgarr harbour, is the stuff of postcards; grab
your cameras and capture them if you can.
Victoria is reached by bus 25 from Mgarr Harbour
BUS TERMINUS DEPARTURE POINT TO ALL VILLAGES OF GOZO
Nearby: Victoria is surrounded by all Villages of Gozo
Amenities:
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All Shopping
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Tourist Office
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Restaurants
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Coffee Shops
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Open air Market
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Internet Cafe
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Post Office
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Police Station
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2 Banks- ATM
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Supermarket
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Pharmacy
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Hospital
Population 6030
Places to Visit in Victoria:
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The Citadel
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Knights Armoury
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Museum of Archaeology
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Cathedral/
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Cathedral Museum
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Gun Poweder Magazine
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Old Prison
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Medieval Ruins
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It-Tokk- open air local market
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Crafts Center
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Folklore museum
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Gozo 360 degrees-(showing at the Citadel) Multivision show- giving a glimpse into Gozo`s past and present
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Banca Guiritale
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Courts of Justice
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St. Georges Basilica
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Gozo Archives and Library
Major Village Feast with fireworks and Religious Procession :15th August " Festa of Santa Maria"
Gozo Bus Route Service Numbers- All Busses Originate from Victoria
| Destination |
BUS ROUTE NUMBER |
| Dwejra
Ghajnsielem
Gharb
Ghasri
Kercem
Marsalforn
Mgarr FERRY HARBOUR
Munxar
Nadur
Qala
Qbajjar
Ramla Bay
Sannat
San Lawrenz
Sta. Lucia
Ta Pinu
Xaghra
Xewkija HELIPORT
Xlendi
Zebbug |
Bus 91
Busses 42,43
Bus 2, 91
Bus 90,91
Bus 14
Bus 21
Bus 25
Bus 50
Buses 42,43
Buses 42,43
Bus 21
Bus 42
Bus 50
Buses 2,91
Bus 14
Buses 61,91
Buses 64,65
Bus 42,43
Bus 87
Buses 90,91 |
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