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18 | Architecture & Design EXPLORING EXPLORING MALTA'S LIVING MALTA'S LIVING HERITAGE HERITAGE F or over a decade, the Planning Authority's Heritage Planning Tours have celebrated Malta's built and cultural legacy, taking the public beyond the façades of its towns and cities. Each guided tour offers an insight into how planning, conservation, and regeneration come together to safeguard Malta's distinct character for future generations. Over the years, hundreds of participants from students and families to architecture enthusiasts and residents have joined these tours to reconnect with their surroundings and heritage. More than just cultural excursions, the tours highlight how the Authority's initiatives, from urban regeneration to grant schemes, enhance community life and improve the environment. This year's programme features two distinctive destinations, each offering a unique glimpse into Malta's evolving story: • Żejtun, the southern gem renowned for its noble heritage, olive groves, and centuries-old craftsmanship. • Rabat (Victoria), Gozo, the island's vibrant heart crowned by the timeless Cittadella. Sites of Interest Participants will be introduced to a selection of notable landmarks that showcase Żejtun's rich heritage and architectural character. While the tour will not include entry into these properties, information will be provided on their historical and cultural significance, including: • The summer residences of Grand Master Perellos and Archbishop Cagliares • Aedis Danielis Palace, an 18th-century noble residence blending classical design with local character E x p l o r e M a l t a ' s a r c h i t e c t u r a l a n d c u l t u r a l l e g a c y t h r o u g h t h e P l a n n i n g A u t h o r i t y ' s H e r i t a g e P l a n n i n g T o u r s , f e a t u r i n g g u i d e d w a l k s i n Ż e j t u n a n d R a b a t ( V i c t o r i a ) , G o z o , h i g h l i g h t i n g p r e s e r v a t i o n , r e g e n e r a t i o n , a n d t i m e l e s s d e s i g n . The Planning Authority's 2025–2026 Heritage Planning Tours Cittadella St George's Square, Gozo