Aqueduct of Segovia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: Segovia

Inception: 2 century

Height: 28 m

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Operator: Ayuntamiento de Segovia

Part of: Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct

Address: Plaza del Azoguejo, s/n

GPS coordinates: 40.94800,-4.11770

Latest update: December 14, 2025 22:39