A building located on the corner where Triq il-Librerija meets Triq id-Dawwara in Victoria, today known as George’s Bar.
Those looking closely at the entrance may notice the raised stone sill built into the doorway. This unusual feature is linked to the 1813–1814 plague which reached the Maltese Islands.
During the outbreak, people were only allowed to leave their homes between 6am and 10am to buy essential supplies. To reduce contact, money was placed inside a bowl filled with vinegar before being handed to the shopkeeper.
The stone sill at the entrance served as a place where the bowl could be set down, while goods were passed to customers through a small opening above it.
A small architectural detail, yet one that still quietly reflects a difficult chapter in Gozo’s history.