Wignacourt Arch, Baroque triumphal arch in Fleur-de-Lys, Malta.
The limestone arch features three openings with decorative elements, including fleurs-de-lis symbols and Latin inscriptions carved into marble plaques.
Architect Bontadino de Bontadini designed this structure in 1615 as part of the Wignacourt Aqueduct system that supplied water from Dingli to Valletta.
The monument marks the boundary between Birkirkara and Santa Venera, representing the architectural transition period when Baroque style entered Maltese construction.
Located at the entrance of Fleur-de-Lys neighborhood, the current structure is a 2015 replica that replaced the original arch destroyed during World War II.
The Central Bank of Malta commemorated the arch's 400th anniversary by minting silver coins, while MaltaPost released specialized stamp collections.
Location: Birkirkara
Location: Santa Venera
Inception: 1615
Architects: Bontadino de Bontadini
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 35.89000,14.47292
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:56
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