The Old Prison is situated at the Citadel, overlooking Cathedral Square and adjacent to the law courts, to which it was originally connected. In its present form, the prison complex is divided into two sections: the entrance hall, which served as a common cell in the 19th century and a freestanding block with six individual cells. The prison was in use from the mid 16th century until the beginning of the 20th century.Soon after their arrival in Malta, the Knights of St John started making use of this prison by dispatching their rowdier members ‘to cool down therein’. The individual cells, next to a central courtyard and surrounded by a narrow corridor, are still well preserved, almost in their original state. The walls of the cells and corridors in the old prison are covered with graffiti, which is the largest collection of historical graffiti in one single place on the Islands. Opening Hours & Admission Fees:Monday to Sunday: 9.00-17.00Last admission: 16.30Closed: 24, 25 & 31 December, 1 January, Good Friday Tickets: Joint admission fees to Citadella Sites which include The Folklore Museum, the Gozo Archaeology Museum, the Old Prison, and the Natural Science Museum are as follows:Adults (18 - 59 years): €8.00Students (12 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders, ICOM Card Holders, University of Malta and MCAST Students, Children (6 -11 years): €5.00Children (6 -11 years): €4.00Infants (1 -5 years): FreeSpecial Exhibitions: there may be a separate charge for temporary or special exhibitions. Contact: The Old Prison, Cathedral Square, The Citadel, Victoria VCT 104, GozoTel: ( 356) 21565988 Fax: ( 356) 21559008Email: info@heritagemalta.org
The Old Prison is situated at the Citadel, overlooking Cathedral Square and adjacent to the law courts, to which it was originally connected.
In its present form, the prison complex is divided into two sections: the entrance hall, which served as a common cell in the 19th century and a freestanding block with six individual cells. The prison was in use from the mid 16th century until the beginning of the 20th century.
Soon after their arrival in Malta, the Knights of St John started making use of this prison by dispatching their rowdier members ‘to cool down therein’.
The individual cells, next to a central courtyard and surrounded by a narrow corridor, are still well preserved, almost in their original state. The walls of the cells and corridors in the old prison are covered with graffiti, which is the largest collection of historical graffiti in one single place on the Islands.
Monday to Sunday: 9.00-17.00Last admission: 16.30Closed: 24, 25 & 31 December, 1 January, Good Friday
Joint admission fees to Citadella Sites which include The Folklore Museum, the Gozo Archaeology Museum, the Old Prison, and the Natural Science Museum are as follows:
Adults (18 - 59 years): €8.00Students (12 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders, ICOM Card Holders, University of Malta and MCAST Students, Children (6 -11 years): €5.00Children (6 -11 years): €4.00Infants (1 -5 years): Free
Special Exhibitions: there may be a separate charge for temporary or special exhibitions.
The Old Prison, Cathedral Square, The Citadel, Victoria VCT 104, GozoTel: ( 356) 21565988 Fax: ( 356) 21559008Email: info@heritagemalta.org