Parco degli Acquedotti

Parco degli Acquedotti is a large park in Appio Claudio, Rome, where ancient aqueduct ruins run through grassland landscapes. The stone arches stretch across flat fields and form long rows intersected by paved and dirt paths.

Emperor Claudius began construction of the Aqua Claudia in 38 AD to bring water from distant springs into Rome. Later emperors added more aqueduct lines running parallel to the existing structures.

The tall arches of the aqueduct draw joggers, dog walkers and picnic groups who gather under the ancient structures. Families from the neighborhood use the open meadows for football games and children's birthdays between the Roman ruins.

The paths in the park are mostly flat and easy to walk, but some sections stay muddy after rain. Access from Via Lemonia offers parking nearby, while the metro station sits closer to the eastern ruins.

Some of the aqueduct arches still show original red brick layers that Roman builders placed between stone blocks. This alternation of stone and brick helped the structures resist earthquakes.