De Rohan Arch
The De Rohan Arch (Maltese: Il-Bieb De Rohan; Italian: Porta De Rohan), also known as the New Gateway (Maltese: Il-Bieb il-Ġdid), is a commemorative arch in Żebbuġ, Malta. It was built in 1798 to commemorate the locality's status as a city, which had been granted by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc on 21 June 1777.
| De Rohan Arch | |
|---|---|
Il-Bieb De Rohan | |
De Rohan Arch after restoration | |
| Alternative names | New Gateway (Il-Bieb il-Ġdid) |
| General information | |
| Status | Intact |
| Type | Commemorative arch |
| Architectural style | Neoclassical |
| Location | Żebbuġ, Malta |
| Coordinates | 35°52′25.7″N 14°26′53″E |
| Named for | Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc |
| Inaugurated | 12 May 1798 |
| Cost | 1000 scudi |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Limestone |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Giuseppe Xerri |
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