The Cultural Heritage Directorate’s main objectives are to ensure the restoration and preservation of all cultural sites falling under the remit of the Ministry for Gozo as well as the promotion of Gozo as a distinct cultural destination. The latter is achieved through the development of a distintive cultural calendar that distinguishes itself through the calibre and diversity of events it supports and promotes. This Directorate is responsible as well for the management of the Ċittadella and its various visitor related amneties such as the Visitor Centre. Furthermore, to ensure the continued appreciation of Gozo’s rich patrimony this Directorate organises regularly informative talks and tour guides, targeting residents and visitors alike.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Cultural Heritage Directorate
11 Castle Hill
Victoria, Gozo – Malta
Telephone: +356 22156442
Email: culturalheritage.mgoz@gov.mt
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 15.00 (All year round)
The sections listed underneath form part of the Cultural Heritage Directorate:
Cittadella Administration Office
The Ċittadella Administration Office is responsible for the management and upkeep of the Ċittadella. The Office manages the Cittadella Visitors’ Centre, which offers an audio-visual interpretation experience to the visitors. The mission of this office is to conserve and restore this historic monument whilst offering visitors a unique experience.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ċittadella Administration Office
11 Castle Hill
Victoria, Gozo
Telephone:
Administration Office: +356 22156495
Visitors’ Centre Front Desk: +356 22156507 / 452
Email: cittadellagozo@gov.mt
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 15.00.
Visitors’ Centre Opening Hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – 09.00 to 16.30pm Mondays Closed
Closed on 1st January, Good Friday and 24th, 25th, 31st December.
SPECIAL CONCESSIONS
Free admission to the Ċttadella Visitors’ Centre is given to students, senior citizens and accompanying persons participating in the HM (Heritage Malta) Passport Scheme. Groups by Educational Institutions, Local Councils and registered NGOs are granted free admission to the Ċittadella Visitors’ Centre. These concessions do not apply to organizations with commercial interests.
Culture Unit
The Cultural Unit provides the following services to Gozo’s artistic community, non-governmental organisations and General Public:
• Organisation of cultural events
• Logistical support for cultural events
• Publicity to cultural events
• Detailed Cultural Calendar of events on Gozo
• Management of the Exhibition Spaces at ‘il Banca Giuratale and Cittadella Cultural Centre
• Services offered by the Department of Information Section in Gozo – DOI Publications
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Culture Unit
Banca Giuratale
Independence Square
Victoria, Gozo – Malta
Telephone:
Banca Giuratale: +356 22156700 / 5
Events Unit: +356 22100152
Cittadella Cultural Centre:+356 22156719 / 2
Email:
gozoculturalevents@gov.mt
culturefund.mgoz@gov.mt
christmasingozo@gov.mt
Banca Giuratale:
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 15.00
Exhibition Opening Hours: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 14.30
Exhibition days: Also open on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays from 09.00 to 12.00.
Ċittadella Cultural Centre:
Office Hours: Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 15.00
Halls: Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays, from 07.00 to 17.00 (All year round)
CITTADELLA CULTURAL CENTRE
Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday, including Public Holidays, from 7.00am to 5.00pm
Restoration Unit
This unit is responsible for the restoration and conservation of those heritage sites falling under the remit of the Ministry for Gozo including the bastions and fortifications of the Ċittadella. The Restoration Unit is also entrusted with the restoration and preservation of the wayside niches, statues and monuments situated around Gozo and Comino.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Restoration Unit
Bieb l-Imdina Street
Cittadella
Victoria, Gozo – Malta
Telephone
+35622156720
Email: culturalheritage.mgoz@gov.mt
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday from 07.00 to 13.00 (16 June – 30 September)
07.15 to 16.45 (1 October – 15 June)
