Wignacourt Aqueduct, Birkirkara

Name: Wignacourt Aqueduct
Address: Birkirkara, Malta

#1 among attractions in Birkirkara

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The Wignacourt Aqueduct is a 17th-century aqueduct in Malta, which was built by the Order of Saint John to carry water from springs in Dingli and Rabat to the newly built capital city Valletta. The aqueduct was carried through underground pipes and over arched viaducts across depressions in the ground. ()

Local name: L-Akwedott ta' Wignacourt Opened: 21 April 1615 (409 years ago)Coordinates: 35°53'37"N, 14°27'20"E

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Wignacourt Aqueduct – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Charles Abela Memorial Stadium, San Anton Palace, Casa Leoni, Villa Bologna.

1.4 miNW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
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1.3 miE
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Casa Leoni, Msida
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0.7 miW
Palace, Baroque architecture
Villa Bologna, Attard
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Church
St Helen's Basilica, Birkirkara
18 min walk • St Helen's Basilica is an 18th-century Roman Catholic church situated in Birkirkara, Malta. It is built on the baroque design by Salvu Borg and built by Mason Domenico Cachia.
0.4 miE
Church
Parish Church of St. Mary, Birkirkara
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1 miE
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Wignacourt Arch, Birkirkara
26 min walk • 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.
0.7 miW
Church
Attard Parish, Attard
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0.9 miE
Church
Parish Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Birkirkara
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0.4 miNW
Church
Annunciation Church, Birkirkara
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1.1 miN
Area
Iklin, Naxxar
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wignacourt Aqueduct?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Alphonse Liguori, Birkirkara (8 min walk), Balzan, Birkirkara (9 min walk), Annunciation Church, Birkirkara (11 min walk), Parish Church of St. Mary, Birkirkara (11 min walk).

How to get to Wignacourt Aqueduct by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wignacourt Aqueduct:

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Birkirkara - Notabile • Lines: 51, 52, 53 (3 min walk)
Ħal Balzan - Fontaine • Lines: 54 (7 min walk)