Aqueduct of Segovia, Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain
Description
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman water channel built from granite that runs more than 800 meters through the city and consists of 166 arches. Its tallest point stands at Plaza Azoguejo, where it rises roughly 28 meters above street level.
History
The water channel was built under Emperor Trajan around 99 and carried water from the Frio River into the city. It remained in operation until the mid-20th century, supplying Segovia for almost two millennia.
Culture
The name comes from Latin words meaning water conduit, though today the structure serves mainly as a landmark where locals and travelers gather. People often meet near Plaza Azoguejo to admire the stonework from different angles and take photographs.
Practical
The structure stands in the city center and can be visited freely at any time, with information panels describing the construction. Travelers who want to see it up close can walk beneath the arches and view it from different perspectives.
Did you know?
The construction uses roughly 24,000 cut granite blocks assembled without mortar or binding material. Stability relies solely on gravity and the precise arrangement of the stones, which has held for over 19 centuries.
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