Segovia Aqueduct
About Segovia Aqueduct
The Segovia Aqueduct is one of the greatest examples of Roman engineering still remaining in the world and is in excellent condition despite being nearly 2,000 years old. Built during the reign of the Emperor Trajan, it is 2,388 feet long and is elevated to span a dip in Segovia’s landscape. The huge chiseled granite blocks are only held in place by gravity, as the Romans did not use any mortar or clamps during its construction. The water came from the Acebeda River in the mountains via a 15 km long water channel.
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First To Review:
Mar 29, 2009
Well I've been there too:D Loved it. Dad took me and my brother there and to Valle de los caidos near Madrid after we came there after 50 hour trip with bus to Spain. We was exosted. But when i saw this and Escorial....i waked up !;D I'm in Spain every holiday since 13 years....It's like my second home:D Everyone should go there!
Sep 17, 2008
It's beautiful, looms over everything. The stones are each one placed on top of another and arc over passerbyers without the use of mortar.
Aug 6, 2009
Un joli petit village.. avec un centre ville historique super pour les balades.. et l'aqueduc vaut vraiment le detour!
Sep 22, 2008
If you go to Spain this is one of the monuments you can't miss. I'm from Spain and it is one of my favorite cities.
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