Acueducto de San Telmo, 18th-century aqueduct in Ciudad Jardín district, Málaga, Spain.
The San Telmo Aqueduct is an 18th-century water conveyance system that brought water to Málaga from distant sources. The structure uses multiple channels and bridges adapted to navigate the uneven landscape.
The project was driven by Bishop José de Molina Lario y Navarro and approved by King Carlos III. Operations began in 1784, transforming how the city received water.
The structure represents a significant example of Spanish hydraulic engineering, recognized as a Cultural Asset of Interest and Historical Site in 2009.
You can see different sections throughout the city at various locations, with some easy to find and others requiring more exploration. Getting a full sense of the system works best by visiting multiple points along its route.
The main arch structure at the intersection of Refino Street is a striking engineering solution for challenging terrain. This construction shows how engineers creatively addressed the site's natural obstacles.
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