Aqueduct of Los Arcos, 16th-century aqueduct and viaduct in Teruel, Spain
The Aqueduct of Los Arcos is a double-tiered stone structure with arches stacked in two levels that runs through central Teruel. The lower arches form an open passage where people walk, while the upper level was originally designed to carry water across the city.
Construction began in the 1530s under a French engineer's design to bring water from distant springs into the city. The work took about 20 years to complete and solved a major water supply problem for Teruel at that time.
The structure connects the old medieval quarter with newer parts of town, and people still walk across it daily, making it a natural crossing point in the city's rhythm.
You can walk freely under the lower arches as you move through the city, and the structure is visible from multiple angles throughout this area. The best view comes from the main pedestrian areas where you can see the full height and scale of the double-tiered design.
Despite no longer carrying water, the lower arches have become a popular shortcut and meeting spot for both visitors and locals moving through the city. This everyday use transforms an old engineering project into a living part of Teruel's daily landscape.
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