Victoria is the capital of Gozo, Malta's second-largest island in the Mediterranean. The city features the imposing Citadel fortress complex perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of the island and surrounding sea. Visitors explore narrow medieval streets, visit the Cathedral of the Assumption, and discover local crafts and traditional Gozitan culture within the historic old town.
Victoria (also known as Rabat) is the capital city of Gozo, the second-largest island in the Maltese archipelago, located in the central Mediterranean Sea. It serves as the administrative, commercial, and cultural hub of Gozo, positioned at the island's geographic center approximately 5 kilometers from the Mgarr ferry terminal. The city's Citadel, perched on a prominent limestone hill, has been a fortified settlement since prehistoric times and remains the defining landmark of the entire island. Content is editorially produced by the ToursXplorer Editorial Team based on verified destination knowledge and publicly available heritage information from Heritage Malta and the Malta Tourism Authority.
Destination | Gozo, Malta | Mediterranean Europe | Cultural Heritage | Historic Citadel | Island Travel