Title: The Citadel in Iċ-Ċittadella | Expedia.co.uk [The Citadel Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Citadel-Hotels.0-l553248621532498262-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[The Citadel Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-The-Citadel.d553248621532498262.Car-Hire-Guide)[Iċ-Ċittadella Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Ic-Cittadella.d553248635976399382.Holidays-City-Breaks) # The Citadel ![Citadella](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/fe92a6df-63ee-489a-8279-91ce299f8ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Citadella](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/fe92a6df-63ee-489a-8279-91ce299f8ea8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A trip to Gozo is not complete without a stop at the Cittadella. This area has been occupied since the Bronze age and is famous for its lace. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/b6f6add0-ba81-4087-9a71-87b7ea23a002.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from the top of the Citadel in Gozo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/7344e883-7731-4e95-910f-6e4c6614cf9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Cittadella, also known as the Castello, is a citadel in Victoria on the island of Gozo, Malta. The area has been inhabited since the Bronze Age, and the site now occupied by the Cittadella is believed to have been the acropolis of the Punic-Roman city of Gaulos or Glauconis Civitas.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1418/6fe42f5e-cec0-4995-930b-6c868454124a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit The Citadel Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![St. George\'s Basilica which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062825/e87cc526-2018-4849-b3db-2ae998805948.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### St. George's Basilica Emerging from the narrow streets of Victoria, be dazzled by this enormous, ornate basilica with a genuinely breathtaking interior. [](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Georges-Basilica-Victoria.d6062825.Attraction) ![Old windmill in Xaghra, on the Island of Gozo. It's only possible to visit with a combined ticket for the windmill and Ggantija temples is €9. Open between 9:00 and 16:30.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602189/7c340064-e859-4640-9bf5-1d62c40a045d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ta'Kola Windmill After visiting Ta'Kola Windmill, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Xaghra. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/TaKola-Windmill-Xaghra.d553248621532955975.Attraction) ![Ruins of an ancient Temple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6062823/685650cd-a4a5-4412-a0d5-3c47527e77d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ggantija Temple You can learn about the history of Xaghra when you stop by Ggantija Temple. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ggantija-Temple-Xaghra.d6062823.Attraction) #### Cathedral of the Assumption You can learn about the history of Victoria with a trip to Cathedral of the Assumption. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cathedral-Of-The-Assumption-Ic-Cittadella.d553248621532955973.Attraction) #### Gozo Nature Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Gozo Nature Museum during your trip to Victoria. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gozo-Nature-Museum-Ic-Cittadella.d553248621532955969.Attraction) #### Old Prison Learn about the local history of Għajn il-Kbira with a stop at Old Prison. Wander the seaside and beautiful beaches in the area. 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