Aqua Tepula

Aqua Tepula is a Roman aqueduct in Lazio that stretches about 18 kilometers through the landscape, carrying water via a network of arches and channels. The structure demonstrates how Romans managed to span varying elevations and difficult terrain with precision engineering.

The aqueduct was built in ancient times to transport water from springs in the Alban Hills to Rome. Over centuries, the structure was modified and used differently through various periods of Roman and later history.

The aqueduct shows how Romans brought water into their city and made daily life possible. Walking along it today, you can see the arches and channels and understand how essential water supply was to ancient society.

The ruins are relatively easy to explore since many sections lie in parks and open areas that are accessible on foot. It helps to wear sturdy shoes, as the ground can be uneven and some stretches cross open countryside.

The name comes from the consistently warm water of its source springs, which stays around 17 degrees Celsius year-round. This steady temperature made the source especially valuable to Romans and easy to recognize.