Wignacourt Aqueduct, 17th-century aqueduct in Attard, Malta
The Wignacourt Aqueduct extends for 26.5 kilometers across Malta, featuring stone arches that transported water from springs in Dingli and Rabat to Valletta.
Initiated in 1596 under Grand Master Martin Garzez, the construction resumed in 1610 with architects Bontadino de Bontadini, Giovanni Attard, and Natale Masuccio leading the project.
The aqueduct includes the Wignacourt Arch, a gate with three doorways displaying the coat of arms of the Grand Master who financed its construction.
The water system maintained a daily capacity of 1,400 cubic meters, serving approximately 30,000 people after its completion in 1615.
Several inspection towers stand along the aqueduct route, including the Tower of St. Joseph in Santa Venera and additional structures in Hamrun and Floriana.
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: March 4, 2025 00:51
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