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Architecture & Design | 19 • Other sites that reflect Żejtun's enduring charm and the Planning Authority's ongoing preservation efforts Tour Dates 2 Nov 2025 | 14 Dec 2025 | 25 Jan 2026 | 22 Feb 2026 | 19 Apr 2026 Meeting Point: In front of the Żejtun Bus Terminal at 08:45 hrs Rabat, Gozo – Victoria: The Island's Beating Heart Across the Gozo Channel lies Rabat officially Victoria the cultural and social nucleus of the island. Its lively squares, narrow lanes, and bustling markets embody Mediterranean charm and community life. At its centre, It-Tokk (Independence Square) buzzes with cafés, conversation, and local trade, surrounded by artisan workshops and traditional bakeries. Overlooking it all stands the Cittadella, a majestic fortified complex that has guarded Gozo since the Bronze Age. Within its walls lie the Cathedral of the Assumption, the Old Prison, and museums that narrate the island's story of resilience and renewal. Sites to Visit Participants will visit the Cittadella Interpretation Centre, where they will gain an overview of Gozo's rich history and cultural heritage through a short documentary video about the historic site. The tour will also include a visit to the St George's Basilica, renowned for its artistic splendour and spiritual significance at the heart of Victoria. Tour Dates 30 Nov 2025 | 22 Mar 2026 Meeting Point: In front of the Cittadella Gate, Victoria (Rabat) at 09:00hrs Through the Heritage Planning Tours, the Planning Authority fosters a deeper public appreciation of how planning shapes community well-being. Each restored square, renewed street, and conserved building strengthens our shared identity and sense of belonging. By experiencing these stories firsthand, participants are inspired to value and protect the heritage that makes every locality uniquely Maltese. For more information or to reserve your place, contact the Planning Authority on 2290 2021 or email tours@pa.org.mt. Book online: www.maspawards.com/events/ cultural-walks/ Żejtun Police Station Aedis Danielis Streetscape in Rabat, Gozo