Old Prison

The Old Prison inside the Cittadella was used as a jail from the 16th century until 1962, mainly for short sentences and for knights awaiting trial. Its six cells and a large communal cell keep the graffiti carved by prisoners over the centuries, including ships, crosses, hands and dates, and an exhibition covers the fortifications of the citadel.

When to go

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Tue09:00–17:00

WedClosed

Thu09:00–17:00

Fri09:00–17:00

Sat09:00–17:00

Sun09:00–17:00

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Cittadella

castle

Gozo Cathedral

church

St George's Basilica

church

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