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Woah! Could this be Gozo’s very own Flatiron building?
A little strange but totally unique!

Jillian Mallia

Maltese architecture is either traditional or decidedly modern nowadays. But every now and then we come across a spot that we just can't pinpoint, leaving us, well, a little flabbergasted. One such building is this house found in Xaghra, Gozo.

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Virginija Preskienytė via GOZONE / Facebook

A picture of the particular house posted to the Facebook group GOZONE sparked quite the discussion with some hilarious comments about its peculiar shape. A “house for thin people” the Facebook user who posted the photo wrote.

Some users commented on the fact that it looks like a slice of cake, or possibly a pizza, suggesting it could be turned into a new foodie joint in the area. Others were quick to comment that it resembles the Flatiron Building in New York City and a similar one in Toronto called the Gooderham Building. It kinda does, doesn’t it? But, on a much, MUCH smaller scale, of course!

Another user cracked us up, saying, “It never even occurred to me before that it’s a house! I thought it was a road separator thingy.” If nothing else though, it’s definitely unique, and one that’s definitely worthy of a visit if you’re ever on Malta’s sister isle.

Have you seen this building?

27th August 2019


Jillian Mallia
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Jillian Mallia
A book lover, writer and globetrotter who loves exploring new places and the local gems that the Maltese Islands have to offer. An avid foodie and arts fanatic, Jillian searches the island and beyond for the perfect settings to write about.

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