Gozo's Autumn Attractions: Dolmens, Museums, and Giant Domes

Autumn travelers to Gozo, Malta's second-largest island, can immerse themselves in its rich cultural heritage. The city of Victoria is home to the Cittadella, a fortified acropolis featuring significant landmarks such as the Cathedral of the Assumption and historical prisons. Following a restoration in 2016, local authorities enhanced the museum offerings in this area. The Cathedral boasts a trompe-l'oeil ceiling and showcases Roman temple capitals, an 1860 bishop's carriage, Flemish tapestries, ceramics, and silver artifacts. The Gozo Archaeological Museum presents items from early settlements to the era of the Knights of Malta. St. George's Basilica displays works by Mattia Preti. The Ggantija Temples, recognized as a UNESCO site since 1980, are older than Stonehenge. The Rotunda of Xewkija, finished in 1978, features the third-largest self-supporting dome globally.