Aqueduct of Segovia

About this place

This Roman aqueduct carried water from distant mountain springs into Segovia. Its monumental arcade remains an extraordinary reminder of the engineering that supported Roman urban life. Stand below the arches to appreciate how a practical water system became the city's most recognisable landmark. The aqueduct supplied fountains, baths and homes, making it part of everyday urban life rather than an isolated showpiece. Its celebrated arches are only the most visible section of a much longer system. Imagining water travelling from the mountains into the streets helps connect the monument with the people it originally served.