Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, Neoclassical aqueduct in Caserta and Benevento, Italy
Description
The Aqueduct of Vanvitelli is a neoclassical water infrastructure spanning across the provinces of Caserta and Benevento with a three-tiered structure. Its longest visible sections cross valleys with multiple arches stacked in layers, extending across considerable distances.
History
The aqueduct was built in the mid-18th century under the rule of Charles of Bourbon as a key water supply project. This ambitious work of the era reflects the crown's determination to equip the royal properties with the most advanced standards.
Culture
The aqueduct is part of the Royal Palace of Caserta's World Heritage site and represents 18th-century engineering achievement. It shows how people of that era solved major technical challenges to deliver water to the palace gardens.
Practical
The best place to visit is the Valle di Maddaloni, where you can get close to the structures. The area is fairly accessible, and wearing comfortable shoes helps since you can explore around the site on foot.
Did you know?
The water comes from springs at Mount Taburno and travels underground, marked by numerous control points along the path. This hidden route shows how builders cleverly transported water over long distances while keeping it mostly out of sight.
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This collection shows the impressive water structures that people built in ancient times to transport water across long distances. Roman and Ottoman engineers constructed aqueducts that crossed rivers and valleys, standing up to 50 meters high. They were made of multiple layers of stone arches...
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