De Rohan ArchDe Rohan Arch at a Glance
About De Rohan Arch
De Rohan Arch is a stone gateway in the town of Żebbuġ in Malta, associated with Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc and the town’s elevation to city status. It functions as a ceremonial entrance and a local architectural landmark.
A decorative arch that marks one of the approaches into the town centre, often photographed by visitors for its heraldic details and as a visual marker of Żebbuġ’s historic identity. The arch sits within the town’s principal street network and is visible from nearby public spaces.
Erected in the period when Żebbuġ received the title of a city under Grand Master de Rohan, the arch commemorates that event and the town’s ties to the Order of St John. It remains a surviving civic feature from that era.
Located in the core of Żebbuġ on Malta’s main island, the arch stands on the approach into the town and is close to municipal buildings and the parish church.
- Città Rohan: Żebbuġ was granted city status in the late 18th century by Grand Master Emmanuel de Rohan-Polduc, and the arch commemorates that connection.
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Best Time to Visit De Rohan Arch
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable walking and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near De Rohan Arch
De Rohan Arch's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 9°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (554 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Very Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Very Good | 10° - 17° | 14° | 40 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 19° | 16° | 24 mm | some cloud | 83% | 3.9 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 24° | 19° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 82% | 3.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.9h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 28° | 23° | 2 mm | clear | 80% | 3.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 31° | 26° | 0 mm | clear | 77% | 3.2 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 31° | 27° | 6 mm | clear | 75% | 3.2 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 20° - 28° | 24° | 47 mm | mostly sunny | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 17° - 25° | 21° | 82 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
How to Get to De Rohan Arch
Located in the town of Żebbuġ; easy to reach by local buses from Valletta or by car. The arch is in the town centre and walkable from major town landmarks.
Tips for Visiting De Rohan Arch
- Respect local signage - the arch sits near active archaeological areas.
- Visit in the cooler months to avoid high summer heat when Malta's limestone can radiate strong reflected warmth.
- Combine with a walk around Żebbuġ to see other Ottoman- and Medieval-period traces.