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: Adults (18 - 59 years): €2.33 (Lm 1)Students (12 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders and ICOM Card Holders: €1.25 (Lm0.50c)Children (6 -11 years): €0.58 (Lm0.25c)Infants (1 -5 years): Free 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
Adults (18 - 59 years): €2.33 (Lm 1)Students (12 - 17 years), Senior Citizens (60 years and over), ISIC Card Holders, EURO<26 Card Holders, ISE Card Holders and ICOM Card Holders: €1.25 (Lm0.50c)Children (6 -11 years): €0.58 (Lm0.25c)Infants (1 -5 years): Free
The Old Prison, Cathedral Square, The Citadel, Victoria VCT 104, GozoTel: ( 356) 21565988 Fax: ( 356) 21559008Email: info@heritagemalta.org