[attach id=540632 size="medium"]A painting of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad – the Blessed Virgin Mary of Solitude by an unknown artist, dated 1559, that used to be in the niche beyond the present entrance to the Citadel, one of the oldest niches still standing in Gozo. Photo: NAG-National Archives Gozo/Paul Falzon[/attach]

An exhibition focusing on the historic niches of Gozo is currently under way in Victoria.

The annual exhibition has a twofold scope. The first is to expose the public to the holdings at the National Archives Gozo (NAG) and the second is to highlight one or more aspects of the heritage of Gozo.

This year, the exhibition concentrates on the historical niches scattered throughout the towns, villages and hamlets of Gozo. Fifty-four of these niches, photographed by Paul Falzon, are on display.

The history of the majority is unknown but a number are well-documented in the holdings of the NAG and other archives. A full-colour catalogue of the exhibition reproducing all the niches on display, published in a very limited number, together with a commemorative card, are available from the venue.

■ The exhibition is on until November 17 at the National Archives Gozo, Vajringa Street in Victoria. It is open from 8am to 12.30pm, from Monday to Saturday.

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