The Roman Aqueduct of Segovia stands in the Plaza del Azoguejo, in the historic city of Segovia in Castile and León, Spain. It is also known as the Acueducto Romano de Segovia. Built in the 1st century AD, it is remarkably well preserved, and it is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What you will see
The aqueduct is a monument rather than a museum, so the visit is simply to look, walk and take it in. Its scale is the first thing that strikes most visitors. The structure runs for about 16 kilometres in its full length, and its best-known section, the tall arcade that crosses the square, has 166 arches. Built without mortar, its granite blocks have held together for close to two thousand years.
Planning your visit
- Location: Plaza del Azoguejo, 40001 Segovia, Spain, at the foot of the old town.
- Type of visit: an outdoor monument, best seen on foot from the square and the streets around it.
- Nearby: the old town of Segovia lies within easy walking distance, with its streets, churches and restaurants.
Because the aqueduct sits at the edge of the old town, many visitors combine it with a wider walk through Segovia, which is set in the wider landscape of Castile and León. Allow time to view the arches from different angles, both from the square and from the streets that climb toward the centre.
