Discover the natural beauty, the views, events and people who characterized the island of Gozo over the past one hundred and fifty years. This is done through captivating photographs snapped by both local and foreign photographers.
The Gozo Album project is an initiative by the Cultural Heritage Directorate in collaboration with the Information Management Unit within the Ministry for Gozo and Planning. This project aims to celebrate the Island of Gozo's rich history, showcasing how it looked in the past while offering a unique perspective on how it has evolved over time.
The initiative will make a valuable photographic collection easily accessible to the public, preserving and sharing records that connect us to our heritage while fostering an appreciation of Gozo's transformation through the years.
Xlendi, a typical fishing village and a popular summer resort, lies to the south west of Gozo. The name is derived from xelandion, a type of Byzantine vessel that probably used to put anchor in this port. Wedged between majestic cliffs, ix-Xlendi is the most picturesque and the most romantic fishing village of Gozo or, to be more precise, it certainly was. A statue of the apostle Saint Andrew, patron saint of fishermen, dominated the inlet for fishing boats. The cliffs bordering the port on this side can be reached by walking past the statue up a steep flight of steps cut into the rock. Further down, there is l-Għar ta’ Karolina, Caroline’s cave, a natural grotto once used by nuns for swimming. Ix-Xlendi tower was raised in 1650. The village church is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel.
