Attraction Information

Acueducto de Segovia (Roman Aqueduct at Segovia)

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One of the best preserved Roman constructions, the Roman Aqueduct at Segovia was still in use as recently as 50 years ago. Constructed around AD 50 during the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan out of some 200,400 granite blocks, the aqueduct was made without concrete and stands due to the equal balance of forces. When in use, it carried water from the River Frio to the city of Segovia over a distance of 16km (ten miles). The portion of the aqueduct that is above ground is 728m (2388ft) in length and consists of 165 arches, each over 9m (30ft) high, which are spectacularly illuminated at night. It is possible to climb a staircase next to the aqueduct to get views over the structure itself as well as the city.

Contact Addresses

Spanish National Tourist Office, Plaza Mayor 10, 40001 Segovia, Spain
Tel: (0921) 460 334
Website: www.turismocastillayleon.com

Transportation

Air: Madrid Barajas Airport. Rail: Train: Segovia Station. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: A6, then N603 (from Madrid).

Tourist Information

Dirección General de Turespaña (Spanish National Tourist Office)
Jose Lázaro Galdiano 6, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Tel: (091) 343 3500 or 343 3689. Fax: (091) 343 3446. E-mail: info@tourspain.es
Website: www.tourspain.es
Spanish National Tourist Office
22-23 Manchester Square, London W1U 3PX, UK
Tel: (020) 7486 8077 or (0906) 364 0630 (brochure request line; calls cost 60p per minute). Fax: (020) 7486 8034. E-mail: info@tourspain.es
Website: www.tourspain.es

Location

Spain
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