Expect your Bargain Holidays to Xewkija to be rewarding despite the difficulty in pronouncing the name. Just remember the Maltese word “Xewk” from where the name of the town came from and realize that it means “thorns”. Your Bargain Holidays to Xewkija would however be far from thorny thanks to the many sweet memories you will bring along with you when you leave the place.
Xewkija is Gozo’s oldest village so expect your Xewkija Bargain Holidays to take you to historical places that will give you a glimpse of its glorious past. One of the landmarks that will always be part and parcel of your Xewkija Bargain Holidays is the St. John The Baptist-dedicated Rotunda, known as the Seat of the Order of St. John. Local masons and craftsmen built Gozo’s largest church from Maltese stones, making it a distinctive landmark and a real testament to the resources of the Island.
Bargain Holidays to Xewkija are a hit among tourists who are attracted to Xewkija’s churches and historical attractions. The enormous dome provides visitors a panoramic view of Gozo and that stays in the mind years after they have left the town. This makes Bargain Holidays to Xewkija an opportunity to collect unforgettable memories that each one can go back to when one feels the need to reminisce. This particular Rotunda is particularly amazing because of the eight stone-covered concrete columns, measuring 75 metres high and 28 metres in diameter, that supports the dome. This architectural masterpiece called Rotunda weighs 45,000 tons and is decorated by modern paintings and sculptures.
Your Xewkija Bargain Holidays would not be complete without a visit and a photo of the Grand Master Perellos Windmill and the different towers in town. The windmill’s remaining structure can be seen the moment one enters the village approaching from the Mgarr Road. What makes this windmill unique are the eight principal win directions. Other towers that you can visit during your Xewkija Bargain Holidays include the Tower of Santa Cecilja and the remains of the Tinghi Tower which dates back to 1613. The Tower of Gorgion is another tower that dates back to the 14th century.
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