Hompesch Gate
Commemorative arch in Żabbar, Malta / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Hompesch Gate (Maltese: Il-Mina ta' Hompesch[1]) is a commemorative arch in Żabbar, Malta. It was built in 1801 to commemorate the locality's status as a city, which had been granted by Grand Master Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim on 14 September 1797.
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Hompesch Gate | |
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Il-Mina ta' Hompesch | |
General information | |
Status | Intact |
Type | Commemorative arch |
Architectural style | Neoclassical |
Location | Żabbar, Malta |
Coordinates | 35°52′19.4″N 14°31′37.6″E |
Named for | Ferdinand von Hompesch zu Bolheim |
Completed | December 1801 |
Owner | Government of Malta |
Technical details | |
Material | Limestone |
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