Victoria (Malta) - Victoria (Malta)

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Victoria
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Residents
6.901 (2014), 6.414 (2005)
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Victoria

Victoria / Rabat is in Gozo. It shouldn't be another city called Rabat on the main island Malta confound.

Map of Victoria (Malta)

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Historically, the central Citadella and the surrounding area of ​​Rabat were considered separate cities - "Rabat" in Arabic simply means a suburb outside the fortified part of a city or a keep.

In the 19th century the name "Victoria" was coined by the British government for the entire settlement. Nowadays the Gozitans generally refer to the settlement as "Rabat", which can lead to confusion with the city of the same name on the island of Malta (which is also the area outside the walls of the old Maltese capital Mdina).

getting there

Rabat is in the center of the island and most of the roads go through it. There are several parking spaces and bus routes near the Citadella.

mobility

See also:Mobility in Malta

  • There are buses to Victoria every 30 minutes from the port of Mgarr. From there buses run regularly to all parts of the island.
  • Gozo can also be explored on foot. Every place on the island can be reached in an hour and a half from Victoria.

Tourist Attractions

  • 1  Citadella. Citadella in the Wikipedia encyclopediaCitadella in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsCitadella (Q867647) in the Wikidata database.Go to the Citadella and hike around the entire perimeter and enjoy the very beautiful 360 degree view of Gozo at your feet. Visit Gozo Cathedral and Gozo Archaeological Museum with Islamic tombstones, ask about Steven, show interest and knowledge and he could give you a personalized tour of the museum. The other museums in the Citadella are of much less interest.
  • 2  War memorial. This memorial commemorates the Gozitans who died in World War II. The monument is a bronze statue of Christ the King created by the sculptor Carlo Pisi from Rome. Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the monument on May 7, 1954.
  • 3  Banca Giuratale. Banca Giuratale in the Wikipedia encyclopediaBanca Giuratale in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryBanca Giuratale (Q21242188) in the Wikidata database.The Banca Giuratale is a semicircular baroque building that now houses the Victoria parish on Independence Square. The building dates from 1733 and served as the official seat of the Gozo jurors. It was commissioned by Grand Master De Vilhena and the Governor of Gozo.

activities

Ġgantija Temples
  • Ġgantija Temples are located in the nearby city of Xaghra. They are considered to be one of the oldest free-standing buildings in the world, as such they are in the World heritage List has been added. Between Victoria and Xaghra Buses run regularly, except on Sundays. A taxi should cost around € 18 round-trip.
  • Ghajnsielem

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  • 1  It tokk, Pjazza l-Indipendenza, Ir-Rabat Għawdex - Independence Square, Victoria. Tel.: 356 2155 1213. Restaurant right on the main square of Victoria with a beautiful roof terrace. Maltese cuisine, the rabbit stew "Chef's special Rabbit Stew" is recommended.last change: Mar. 2018 (information may be out of date)

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