Victoria's timeless charm and contained beauty makes it the perfect city to wander around in on a lazy afternoon.

Given Victoria’s incomparable character, it comes as no surprise that this town is many photographers’ muse.

Having said that, here are ten photos that we believe truly epitomise this Gozitan gem. Here we go!

1. Victoria’s colourful and narrow streets

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A post shared by Jasamine | Malta | Travel (@jasamineazzopardi)The historical streets of the fortified city of Citadella

2. Saint Mary’s Cathedral at Cittadella

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A post shared by BELS English Schools (@belsmalta)Saint George’s Basalica

3. The historical streets of the fortified city of Cittadella

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4. Pjazza Tokk or Independence Square

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A post shared by Kappa Vision (@kappavision_gram)Savina square

5. Saint George’s Basilica

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6. Savina Square

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7. Traditional religious shrines, otherwise known as ‘niċeċ’

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8. Delicious traditional pastizzi and qassatat

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9. Artisanal shops

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10. Villa Rundle and its many friendly cats

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