Liesing Aqueduct, Protected aqueduct in Perchtoldsdorf and Liesing, Austria
The Liesing Aqueduct is a masonry structure with multiple arches that crosses the valley and carries water to Vienna from sources outside the city. This crossing was built with a series of spans constructed from brick and stone materials.
Construction began in the 1870s as part of a project to bring spring water from mountain areas to Vienna. This engineering achievement revolutionized how the city obtained and used water for its growing population.
The aqueduct shapes the landscape between the two communities and shows how engineering changed everyday life in the region. Locals and visitors see this structure as a symbol of progress that transformed how the area developed.
The aqueduct is visible from surrounding paths and can be viewed from below where its arches span the valley. Visitors can best photograph the structure from the valley floor and understand its scale from different angles.
The arches beneath have been repurposed in modern times as sheltered parking for vehicles. This practical adaptation shows how historical infrastructure continues to serve local needs today.
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