Cathedral of the Assumption

2009 Rabar, Gozo, Malta Photo: Yosef Scicluna

The Cittadella was initially a pre-historic settlement and later a Roman temple dedicated to Juno was developed, and the remains of this temple existed until the present day as part of the cathedral. Following the Christianization of Malta and Gozo, the temple was converted into a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Later on, a Byzantine church was probably built on the site of the temple, until it was destroyed while Malta was under Arab rule.