The citadel in Gozo has been given a real facelift. The result is simply magnificent.

Why couldn’t the authorities see this before they placed a horrendous door in front of the cathedral square? Not only did it cover all the work that was done and the money spent but it is a real eyesore.

It is being rumoured that the museums will be relocatedto a school in Victoria and the old premises turned into restaurants and, of course, given to a selected few.

What exactly are they trying to do? Kill the citadel after all the millions spent? Moving the museums to Victoria would mean preventing tourists from going to the citadel.

Tourists who visit the citadel don’t go there for lunch or dinner but to see the Gozo cathedral, visit the museums and be in touch with culture, our culture.

Why were the ruins behind the cathedral not rebuilt? I think they would make more attractive restaurants. Can anyone envision the old law courts being transformed into a bed and breakfast facility?

Why couldn’t the cathedral museum be moved there since the existing one is too small?

Another problem driving people away is parking. The small parking area that took about 20 cars has been closed to the public and is reserved for magistrates. When the law courts are closed, parking is still banned. I don’t think it’s fair. We all pay taxes.

Speaking of the law courts; placing a strange-looking building in the middle of a parking lot in Victoria is not the solution. Wouldn’t it be wiser to use an existing vacant school with plenty of parking? Can you imagine the chaos during construction? Not to mention the many beautiful mature trees that will have to be chopped down.

The public should have a say in such things.