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RE: Gozo Cittadella #One Restoration Results
Hi, The new pedestrian access is now larger than the original. The large arch with the new door in, was just a wall, with no access. The arch was opened to allow passage of the statue in recent years. The original door is only around 1.8 meters wide. Small doors are easier to defend than wide ones.
Oohhh... now I got it!
It is more for commercial and business purpose then... I mean the restoration of citadel 😂
Well, a lot of the Citadel was paid for by Europe. so proper restoration had to be carried out. Obviously, the church has a certain amount of commercial activity and now most of the places of entry are charged for such as the old prison. However almost everything is free of charge.
Money does come into the city by tourists visiting the citadel. Gozo does have a tremendous amount of attractions that are free so some money is needed. There are fireworks every day throughout the summer including large displays every weekend, music concerts both modern and classical and all free to attend. Parades, carnivals, brass bands are also free of charge.
So yes business and commercial a lot of which goes back to the residents in the form of entertainments.