Wignacourt Arch
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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 Wign
The original Wignacourt Arch on a postcard
Santa Venera-facing side of the replica arch
Birkirkara-facing side of the replica arch
The two plaques on the reconstructed arch
Alof de Wignacourt
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Fra Alof de Wignacourt was a French nobleman who was the 54th Grand Master of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem from 10 February 1601 to his death in 1622. Unlike a number of the other Grand Masters,
Official portrait of Wignacourt
Coat of arms of Wignacourt on the reconstructed Wignacourt Arch
Milanese parade armour of Wignacourt, displayed in the Palace Armoury, Valletta
1601 grano coin of Wignacourt