Wignacourt Fountain
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Wignacourt Fountain is a 17th century fountain in Valletta , Malta . It is looked after and maintained by the Maltese monument protection organization Dín l-Art Ħelwa .
history
In 1610, Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt began building a water supply on the island of Malta . Water from springs in Rabat was channeled through the Wignacourt Aqueduct to the new capital, Valletta. A number of water intake points have been built there, the Wignacourt Fountain, built in 1615, is one of them. It was initially opposite the current ruins of the Royal Opera House and was moved to the side facade of the opera house at the end of the 19th century. During the renovation of the St James Cavalier , the fountain was moved a few more meters.
description
The fountain consists of a stone basin into which a lion's head spews water. It is decorated with two overlapping seashells, which are wrapped in garlands. It bears the coat of arms of the Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt as well as that of the Order of St. John . In the lower part, a sun surrounded by rays is shown, with the motto Omnibus Idem ("All the same").
Web links
- Wignacourt Fountain, Valletta. In: Historic Landmarks. Dín l-Art Ħelwa , accessed on February 3, 2020 .
Coordinates: 35 ° 53 ′ 45.8 " N , 14 ° 30 ′ 37.1" E