Cittadella : the re-discovered treasure

Abstract

The cranes, excavators and heavy machinery that for more than five years invaded the peacefulness and tranquility of Cittadella are gone and almost completely forgotten. Visitors to Cittadella are struck with awe when they see the bulky mass of the fortifications from a distance or when they actually stroll along the narrow winding streets of the old city of Gozo. Cittadella is like a re-discovered treasure, a newly polished pearl that surprises one and all with what it has to offer. This was possible through a long process of thinking, planning and action undertaken by the Ministry for Gozo over the last decade in order to conserve, restore and rehabilitate one of Gozo’s major historic sites and a prime touristic attraction.