Wignacourt Water Tower, Water inspection tower in Floriana, Malta.
The Wignacourt Water Tower features a round structure supported by pilasters, adorned with coats of arms and a fountain with a horse trough.
The tower was constructed in the 17th century as part of the Wignacourt Aqueduct system, which transported water from Dingli springs to Valletta.
The structure displays coats of arms from both the Order of St. John and Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt, representing Malta's architectural heritage.
The tower served as an inspection point along the 16-kilometer aqueduct route, monitoring water flow from Dingli and Rabat to Valletta.
The structure includes a fleur-de-lis sculpture at its peak and stands as one of three original water inspection towers built along the aqueduct.
Location: Floriana
GPS coordinates: 35.89220,14.50352
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:24
Malta contains numerous historical sites and natural landscapes away from the main tourist areas. The islands hold prehistoric temple complexes such as Skorba and Ta' Ħaġrat near Mġarr, Roman remains including the Roman Villa at Żejtun and ancient bath sites, and Ghar Dalam, a cave with Ice Age fossil deposits. The geological diversity appears at locations like Il-Maqluba, a natural sinkhole crater, and the Blue Grotto near Żurrieq, while coastal fortifications such as Mistra Battery and the Red Tower document the island's defensive heritage. Religious sites mark the rural areas, including the Chapel of Santa Marija Tal-Virtu in Rabat and the chapels of Qrendi. The Buskett Gardens and San Anton Gardens provide green spaces with historical significance, while Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park protects coastal habitats. Archaeological complexes like Tas-Silġ show layers of Phoenician, Roman and Byzantine settlement. The Victoria Lines near Rabat, an 18th-century defensive wall, and Fort Binġemma demonstrate military architecture from different periods. Gozo adds locations such as Mgarr ix-Xini, a sheltered inlet, and Il-Qolla l-Bajda Battery.
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