At several times in Gozo's
history, its population was taken into slavery by these raiders. When the
threat subsided after the Great Siege, a prosperous town grew up below the
Citadel.
Victoria is not just the geographic heart of Gozo, it is also the centre
of everyday activity. It manages to combine the bustle of its market and
shops with a relaxed and sociable atmosphere. It is a great place to watch
the Islanders go about their day, especially when the main market square,
It-Tokk, comes to life.
Browse around Victoria's market and narrow winding streets and you'll find
everything from delicious fresh produce, cheeses and wines, to antiques,
craft goods, fishing nets and knitwear. The town also has a thriving
cultural life all its own, with some surprising attractions ranging from
opera to horse races in the main street on festa day
The centre of the capital
city of Gozo is Pjazza Indipendenza, known as it-Tokk. The
square is dominated by the Banca Giuratale, built between 1733 and
1738, formerly the seat of the municipal government of Gozo and presently
of the Victoria Local Council. In the mornings, there is an open market
that shares the square with several open air cafés.
The magnificent St.George's
Basilica is located in the centre of the old town, just off the open
air market in Pjazza Indipendenza In Triq ir-Repubblika,
Victoria's main street, there are all kinds of shops, a couple of shopping
arcades, pharmacies, banks, the Police Headquarters, the Bishop's
Chancery, as well as La Stella and Leone Band Clubs who own the Astra and
Aurora opera theatres respectively.
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