Victoria (Malta)

Victoria/Rabat is in Gozo.

Get in

Rabat lies at the center of the island and most of the roads pass through it.

Get around

Everything worthwhile is within a small area where cars can't go, so on foot is the only option.

Understand

The town was renamed Victoria by the English in the 19th century, but like all other names imposed by the colonial powers at different times in Malta it is ignored and referred to by its original Arab name Rabat. This does make it somewhat confusing as Malta itself also has its own Rabat, but when one realises that this wasn't originally a placename as such in either case but only a reference to it being a suburb of the fortified part of the town things become clearer.

See

Firstly go up to the Citadella and walk around the entire perimeter and enjoy the very beautiful 360 degree view of Gozo at your feet. and visit the cathedral of Gozo, and the Gozo archeological museum with islamic tombstone, ask for Steven, show interest and knowledge and he might give you a personal tour of the museum. The other museums in the Citadella are of considerably less interest.

Do

• Once a year there are traditional horseraces through the centre of town.

Buy

On the main square of Rabat there is a market during weekdays selling mostly touristic wares.

Eat

In the Citadel when one takes the alley up the left side of the Church there is a door with a barrel next to it with local produce on display on top of it. If one goes inside and up the stairs one can order the single dish they do here, a filling plate of fresh farmer food.

Drink

Sleep