Aqueduto de São Sebastião, 16th century aqueduct in Sé Nova district, Coimbra, Portugal
The Aqueduto de São Sebastião extends for one kilometer with twenty-one stone arches connecting the hills of Santana Monastery and Coimbra Castle.
Built during King Sebastian's reign in 1570, this structure replaced a Roman aqueduct and was designed by Italian architect Filipe Terzi.
The main arch displays two stone sculptures representing Saint Roque on the north side and Saint Sebastian on the south side.
The aqueduct stands near the Botanical Garden of Coimbra University and can be accessed from Avenue Largo João Paulo II.
The structure received National Monument status in 1910, marking its importance in Portuguese architectural and engineering heritage.
Location: Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu)
GPS coordinates: 40.20672,-8.42077
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:47
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