Aqueduct of Segovia
Also known as Old Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
aqueduct bridge in Segovia, Spain
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The Aqueduct of Segovia is an ancient bridge structure in Spain that was built to carry water across the landscape to the city of Segovia. It remains one of the best-preserved examples of Roman engineering and stands as an important historical monument that demonstrates the architectural skill of the ancient world.
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- Image
- Aqueduct of Segovia 08.jpg
- Height
- 28
- Length
- 17
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- Commons category
- Aqueduct of Segovia
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- Acueducto de Segovia
- inception
- 0200-00-00
- postal code
- 40195
- street address
- Plaza del Azoguejo, s/n
- native label
- Acueducto de Segovia
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The Aqueduct of Segovia (Spanish: Acueducto de Segovia) is a Roman aqueduct in Spain, built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres (11 mi) to Segovia's fountains, public baths and private houses, in use until 1973. Its elevated section, with its complete arcade of 167 arches, is one of the best-preserved Roman aqueduct bridges and the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the city's coat of arms. The Old Town of Segovia and the aqueduct were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.
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