It was built in 1772 to commemorate the 31st year of Manuel Pinto da Fonseca's magistracy, and it is now a landmark and symbol of Qormi.

[1] The structure is supported by four columns, and it is decorated with Pinto's coat of arms and a Latin inscription.

According to tradition, Pinto used to sit in the loggia to shade himself while watching horse racing,[2] but its original purpose is still unclear.

[3] The loggia was originally part of a large farmhouse complex which included stables for the Grand Master's horses, but the farmhouses were demolished in 1981 to make way for modern houses.

[4] The Parish Church of St. Sebastian was later built in the vicinity of the loggia.