What is the name of the Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain?

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The Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain, is the Aqueduct of Segovia.

The monument carried spring water from the mountains roughly 17 kilometres to the Roman settlement of Segovia, supplying fountains, baths, and homes. Its elevated bridge is built from carefully fitted granite blocks, laid without mortar. Gravity provided the flow: the water channel followed a very gentle downward gradient before reaching the city.

The aqueduct’s exact construction date remains debated because its original inscription is missing. It was probably built in the late first or early second century AD, during the Roman imperial period. The monumental section at Plaza del Azoguejo is especially famous for its two tiers of arches, reaching about 28 metres at its highest point.

It remained part of Segovia’s water system until 1973. The Old Town of Segovia and its aqueduct became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985. Aqua Virgo and Aqua Claudia were Roman aqueducts in Italy, while Pont du Gard is in southern France.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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