The Xlendi Tower restoration and conservation project has been inaugurated through an investment of €355,000, co-financed with European funds.

The Xlendi Tower will be open to visitors this Saturday, 8th of July between 9am and 2pm and Sunday, 9th July between 9am and 11.30am and from 2pm to 5pm.

During these days only visitors will have a one time opportunity to make use of VR headsets offering a 360 experience of the Phoenician Wreck.

The restoration project was first launched in November 2020.

The inauguration was carried out by Minister for Gozo Clint Camilleri, Parliamentary Secretary for European Funds Chris Bonett and Parliamentary Secretary for Local Government Alison Zerafa Civelli together with the Mayor of Munxar Damien Spiteri.

The Gozo Minister stated that, “through this project another important historical building has been preserved in Gozo and we have continued to add to the touristic product that the Gozitan island offers with the aim of attracting quality tourists, while also strengthening the Gozitan economy.

“The restoration of such sites will remain a priority for this Government which recognises that the historical heritage of our country must be kept in the best possible state,” he said.

Parliamentary Secretary Chris Bonett emphasised the importance of preserving our country’s cultural heritage after the works on the Xlendi Tower were completed.

He added that, “this restoration will also serve to benefit tourism in Gozo as it is expected that this tower will start attracting around 10,000 visitors a year.”

“With the help of European funds, together with the work of the Munxar Local Council, we managed to turn an inaccessible site into an historical attraction, while conserving our national heritage. This will be beneficial not only for tourists but also for the community,” said Bonett.

Parliamentary Secretary Alison Zerafa Civelli said that the Government is committed to continue funding the local councils for restoration on historical places so that the cultural heritage of our country continues to be appreciated by future generations.

The Xlendi Tower is the oldest tower in Gozo, built in 1650 during the time of Grand Master Lascaris. During the restoration some frescoes were found which had previously been covered, including drawings of a crucifix, a church and candlesticks which have now also been preserved by professional restorers.

These continue to complement the history of this tower which is now back to its former glory.

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