Tourist town, Fortification

Victoria, also known as Rabat, is the capital of Gozo. The name Rabat is the more traditional one, having been in use since the time of the Phoenicians. At the end of the 19th century, the town was renamed Victoria – the name used today – in honour of the 25th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s reign. [btn "Search for accommodation on the island of Gozo" https://www.booking.com/region/mt/gozo-comino.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gozo-victoria] It…

Basilica

The Ta’ Pinu Basilica is undoubtedly one of the most visited attractions on the island of Gozo.  Whilst the building itself may not be one of the largest places of worship in Europe, it stands out strikingly against the open, unspoilt landscape of the island’s hilly centre. [btn "Find accommodation on the island of Gozo" https://www.booking.com/region/mt/gozo-comino.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gozo-ta-pinu] The basilica, which is now a major…

Archaeological site

Ġgantija, or "Tower of the Giants", is an important prehistoric temple that ranks among the oldest structures in the world. [btn "Find accommodations on Gozo" https://www.booking.com/region/mt/gozo-comino.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gozo-ggantija] The construction of the temple dates back to around 3,500 BC. The sanctuary is made up of huge, unmissable boulders, yet it was discovered relatively recently - stumbled upon 200 years ago by a…

Basilica

The Church of St John the Baptist, more commonly known as ‘ Rotunda of Xewkija ’, is the largest church on the island of Gozo and one of the largest in the whole of Malta. [btn "Search for accommodation on the island of Gozo" https://www.booking.com/region/mt/gozo-comino.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-gozo-xewkija] It is situated in a small town with low-rise houses, which makes its size stand out even more. The rotunda dates back to the 2nd…