Segovia aqueduct
Segovia, Spain
A Roman aqueduct of granite blocks held without mortar, 28 m high where it crosses the old town.
At its highest point, on the Plaza del Azoguejo, the Aqueduct of Segovia is about 28 m high (28.5 m including the foundations). It is built of granite blocks laid without mortar, held together by the balance of pressure and weight. It was built around the turn of the 1st to the 2nd century AD; the exact dating is disputed. Of the roughly 15 km of water course, most runs as an underground channel, and only about 1 km of arches is above ground. Since 1985 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Old Town of Segovia.
The aqueduct supplied the city with water until 1973 and was restored in the 15th and 19th centuries. Two niches that once held images of gods now contain, among other things, a statue of the Virgin Mary. It is most impressive at the Plaza del Azoguejo, where it reaches its full height. A tourist office is also located there, and its opening times may change with the season.
- Nearest town
- Segovia, Spain
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.9480, -4.1180
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.
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- Segovia Area de AutocaravanasMotorhome stopover1 km from Segovia aqueduct · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Aparcamiento de Autocaravanas de El SotilloMotorhome stopover2 km from Segovia aqueductMotorhomesElectricityFree
- Camping AcueductoCampsite3 km from Segovia aqueductTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aparcamiento de autocaravanas de PalazuelosMotorhome stopover6 km from Segovia aqueduct · 10 pitchesMotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
- Fuentemilanos AeródromoCampsite12 km from Segovia aqueductTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Área de Autocaravanas Vegas de MatuteMotorhome stopover22 km from Segovia aqueductMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalFree
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FAQs
Where is Segovia aqueduct?
Segovia aqueduct is in Segovia, Spain, at GPS 40.9480, -4.1180. It is about 19 km from Puerto de Navacerrada.
Can you camp near Segovia aqueduct?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Segovia Area de Autocaravanas, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Segovia aqueduct?
Segovia aqueduct is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Old Castile: aqueducts and city walls.
What is there to see near Segovia aqueduct?
Places worth a stop nearby: Alcázar of Segovia (1 km), Royal Palace of La Granja (11 km), Pedraza (34 km) and Monastery of El Escorial (40 km).
When is the best time to visit Segovia aqueduct?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in June and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)