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Plaza del Azoguejo, 1,
40001 Segovia, Spain
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About Aqueduct of Segovia
Built by the Romans around the 112 AD, during the reign of Emperor Nerva, the Aqueduct of Segovia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located at the Iberian Peninsula, in Spain. The primary water source for the City of Segovia originated from the River Fuente Fria, and the aqueduct served as a channel to transport water to the city.
Hailed as an epic monument, the aqueduct is now a symbol of Segovia City, and is an important architectural landmark of Spain. The total length of the aqueduct is 813 m, and runs 14 miles into the city, and provided water to Segovia until the 19th century.
Aqueduct of Segovia, stands built of 25,000 ashlar granite blocks, without any mortar or cement, and are over 2000 years old. The man-made aqueducts carried fresh water from a river source to cities, based on the ideals of gravity and the gradient of the slope. Roman aqueducts, transported water from hilly areas, and stored them in large tanks known as the “Castellum”, and later distributed water through pipes to reach palaces, homes, and fountains.
Aged over 2000 years, the aqueduct towers at a height of 28 meters, and features 44 double arches & 75 single arches, and has 167 arches in totality. The aqueduct divides into two tiers, with 36 arches in 2 levels, and the upper-tier has smaller arches than the lower tier. Materials used to build the semi-circular arches of the aqueduct are hand-cut ashlar granite blocks, and set one above the other, without mortar or cement.
Tourist attractions nearby the aqueduct are the Segovia Cathedral, Museo de Segovia, Alcazar, Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, and El Escorial.
There is a variety of accommodation choices available for tourists in Segovia, starting from 30€ to 120€ per night, in the luxury range (Hotel Infanta Isabel), mid-range (Hotel Spa La Casa Mudejar), and budget-friendly range (Hosteria Natura).
The Aqueduct of Segovia is a monumental building, in the center of the city, and is open 24 hours for the public to view and is free of cost. Visitors can take photographs and video, and scaling or climbing the aqueduct is illegal.
Nearest airport to the aqueduct, is the Madrid Barajas, and is 100 km south of Madrid. Trains operate from Madrid-Chamartin, Barcelona, Toledo, old city of Segovia, and the nearest station at Segovia Guiomar, is 5km away from the aqueduct. Segovia is a 1-hour drive from the capital city of Madrid, 2-hours from Salamanca and, a 10-minute walk from the Segovia Cathedral and parking is available at the City centre. For complaints or queries on events, tickets, parking, or others, reach the Aqueduct of Segovia support.
