Historic Site · Segovia, Spain
Aqueduct of Segovia
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 kilometre. Built 200.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Segovia, Spain |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 200 |
| Length | Length: 17 km |
| Coordinates | 40.9479° N, 4.1178° W |
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What Aqueduct of Segovia is known for
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 kilometre.
About Aqueduct of Segovia
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.
History
As the aqueduct lacks a legible inscription (one was apparently located in the structure's attic, or top portion), the date of construction could not be definitively determined. The general date of the aqueduct's construction was long a mystery, although it was thought to have been during the 1st century AD, during the reigns of the Emperors Domitian, Nerva, and Trajan. At the end of the 20th century Géza Alföldy deciphered the text on the dedication plaque by studying the anchors that held the now-missing bronze letters in place.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Segovia |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) |
| Distance from the airport | 44.0 miles (straight line) |
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- Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) · Madrid, Spain · 42.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aqueduct of Segovia?
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 kilometre.
Where is Aqueduct of Segovia located?
Aqueduct of Segovia is in Segovia, Spain. Its coordinates are 40.9479° N, 4.1178° W.
How do I get to Aqueduct of Segovia?
The nearest town is Segovia, and the nearest airport is Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD), about 44.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Aqueduct of Segovia built?
Aqueduct of Segovia was built 200.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aqueduct_of_Segovia — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q244947 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.