An Open Day for EU-Funded Projects in Gozo and Malta, is taking place this coming Sunday, the 8th of May.
The Planning and Priorities Coordination Division (PPCD) within the Ministry for European Affairs and the Implementation of the Electoral Manifesto (MEAIM), in collaboration with the European Commission's Directorate-General Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), said that they have organised this event to demonstrate the results yielded through EU funds in the 2007-2013 programming period to the European citizens.
All sites mentioned hereunder will be opening their museums for free as part of this initiative. By taking part in guided tours, the public will have the opportunity to assimilate more information on the sites which were rehabilitated and made accessible through EU funds, thus uncovering the treasures of our country's heritage and historical attractions.
In Gozo the sites will be:
Cittadella
The historic town of Cittadella has benefited from two different EU funded projects. The restoration of the historical outer walls was part of a more extensive project with an investment of €34.3 million targeting different fortifications in Malta and Gozo, including Valletta, Mdina, Birgu and Senglea.
On the other hand, a separate project focused on the restoration of the inner parts of this fortified town, including the restoration of a number of historical and cultural monuments, the setting up of an Interpretation Centre, the rehabilitation of the ditch and the improved accessibility through its restored paths, piazzas and streets.
This project has enhanced the historical, cultural and recreational experience of this historical town, improving the tourism product of the island of Gozo.
Guided Tour: 10:30am
Fondazzjoni Belt Victoria
Victoria, the medieval town of Gozo, has also benefited from a number of different EU-funded projects, including one spearheaded by an NGO setting up a cultural and heritage centre to serve as a venue for exhibiting its rich historical patrimony.
This project, apart from strengthening Gozo's cultural identity, has created a new alternative cultural tourism attraction in Gozo.
Guided Tours: 10:30am; and 2:30pm.
Anybody who wishes to participate in the guided tours are kindly requested to fill in the Participation Form. The Participation Form needs to be filled-in by each individual for every site s/he might wish to visit in order to ensure that the necessary resources are in place.
Kingly register here [1]. Registrations will be open till Friday, the 6th of May, at noon.
Additional information on this event can be obtained by sending an e-mail on: info.ppcd@gov.mt [2]
In Malta the sites open on Sunday will be Birgu Ditch, Fort St. Angelo and Fortress Builders Museum. For details of tours etc please see here.