Wignacourt Aqueduct, 17th-century aqueduct in Attard, Malta
The Wignacourt Aqueduct is a 17th-century water transport system made of stone arches that carried water from springs across Malta to populated areas. The structure spans a considerable distance using connected arches to move water downhill from its source.
The project started in the late 1500s and was completed after a pause in the early 1600s to supply the island with fresh water. Multiple architects and engineers worked together to make this construction happen.
The Wignacourt Arch features three doorways displaying the coat of arms of the Grand Master who funded this water system. Its construction represented the leader's power to bring drinking water to the island.
The aqueduct consists of different sections you can walk along and explore, especially between Attard and other towns on the route. The best time to visit is early in the day when it is cooler and the structure is easier to see and photograph.
Several control towers stand along the route and were used to monitor water flow and maintain the structure over time. These towers remain visible today and show how carefully the system was managed.
Location: Attard
Inception: 1610
Architects: Bontadino de Bontadini, Giovanni Attard, Natale Masuccio
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
GPS coordinates: 35.89360,14.45560
Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55
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