Wignacourt Arch
The Wignacourt Arch known as the Fleur-De-Lys Gate is an ornamental arch located on the boundary between Fleur-de-Lys and Santa Venera, Malta. The arch was originally built in 1615 as part of the Wignacourt Aqueduct, but it was destroyed in 1943 and 1944.
- Monument
- Description: ornamental arch in Malta
- Also known as“Fleur-de-Lys Gate”“L-Arkata ta‘ Wignacourt”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include St. Michael School and Saint Venera Parish Church.
St. Michael School
School
St. Michael School is a Roman Catholic secondary school located in Santa Venera, Malta. St. Michael School is situated 250 metres south of Wignacourt Arch.
Saint Venera Parish Church
The Santa Venera Parish Church is a Roman Catholic… Saint Venera Parish Church is situated 670 metres east of Wignacourt Arch.
Mater Dei Hospital
Mater Dei Hospital, also known simply as Mater Dei… Mater Dei Hospital is situated 1¼ km north of Wignacourt Arch.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fleur-de-Lys and St. Venera.
Hamrun
Hamrun is a town in the Southern Region of Malta, with a population of 10,514 as of November 2021.
Wignacourt Arch
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Latitude
35.88999° or 35° 53′ 24″ north
Longitude
14.47293° or 14° 28′ 23″ east
Open location code
8F7PVFQF+X5
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=monument
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=triumphal_arch
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From French to Polish—“Wignacourt Arch” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Wignacourt Aqueduct.
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