[1] In 1722, Grand Master António Manoel de Vilhena issued orders for the restoration and renovation of Mdina.

[2] The city entrance was completely rebuilt, and a new Baroque gate was built to designs of the French architect Charles François de Mondion in 1724.

The city's medieval fortifications were also rebuilt at this point, and the Turri Mastra was demolished and replaced by the Torre dello Standardo.

[1][3] The Mdina Gate was depicted on a £M 2 commemorative silver coin minted by the Central Bank of Malta in 1973.

[10] An arched stone bridge, which is decorated by statues of lions holding the coat of arms of Vilhena or the town of Rabat, leads to the gate.