The Cultural Heritage Directorate’s mission is twofold: to fulfil the duties of the Ministry for Gozo in ensuring the protection, restoration and accessibility of Gozo’s cultural heritage sites under its remit and to promote cultural events to make Gozo a distinct tourist attraction throughout the year. It is directly responsible for the management of the Cittadella, including the Visitors’ Centre, its open public spaces, and its fortifications. Through education and information it is responsible for increasing awareness among residents and tourists about the value of cultural heritage.
This publication is being
made on the initiative of the Cultural Heritage Directorate within the Ministry
for Gozo on the occasion of the 470th anniversary of the 1551 Siege of Gozo.
The sections listed underneath form part of the Cultural Heritage Directorate: