Roman aqueduct Nijmegen

The Roman aqueduct extends for 22 kilometers through the municipalities of Berg en Dal and Nijmegen, featuring channels and bridges for water transportation.

Built during the first century AD, this engineering structure was essential for providing fresh water to Ulpia Noviomagus Batavorum, the Roman settlement of Nijmegen.

The aqueduct stands as part of the Lower German Limes, demonstrating the methods Romans used to establish and maintain their settlements in Northern Europe.

Visitors can observe preserved sections of the aqueduct while following marked trails with educational signs explaining the water supply system's operation.

This structure utilized precise gradient calculations to transport water solely through gravity, maintaining a consistent flow across varying terrain elevations.

Location: Berg en Dal

Location: Nijmegen

Part of: Lower German Limes

GPS coordinates: 51.82103,5.91799

Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:12