Ancient Roman Aqueduct

The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman Aqueduct built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometers away to the city fountains, public bath and houses till 1973. A feat of engineering, the structure was constructed from 20400 granite blocks without any cement. The best place to view this monument is at Plaza del Azoguejo, the hub of the old town. Its elevated section, with its complete arcade of 167 arches, is one of the best preserved Roman Aqueduct Bridges, and the two largest existing Roman structures in Spain. The old town and the Aqueduct was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.