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The Roman aqueduct of Segovia, probably built c. A.D. 50, is remarkably well
preserved. This impressive construction, with its two tiers of arches, forms
part of the setting of the magnificent historic city of Segovia.
Other important monuments include the Alcázar, begun around the 11th century, and the 16th-century Gothic cathedral.
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The aqueduct, a centuries-old Roman construction, was built to channel water from the River Frio to Segovia, about 18 km away. It consists of two rows of superimposed arcades resting on 128 pillars and reaches a maximum height of 28,5 m.
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It was constructed with granite ashlars without mortar and is a masterpiece of Roman engineering. This huge construction has not been dated, although its building techniques allow a comparison with the "Aqua Claudia" in Rome, which was built between 38 and 52 A.D. Recent excavations at the base of the pillars seem to confirm that the Aqueduct of Segovia was built around the year 50 A.D. It was restored at the end of the fifteenth century and has been maintained and in use ever since.
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