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Segovia · Spain

Aqueduct of Segovia

Known locally as Acueducto de Segovia

Aqueduct of Segovia is a major architecture stop in or near Segovia, offering walk beneath one of Spain’s most impressive surviving Roman engineering monuments and follow it into the old town.

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Aqueduct of Segovia Bernard Gagnon — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Typical visit
1 hour 15 minutes
Setting
Mixed
Region
Castile and León
Last checked
9 Aug 2026

Why visit

Walk beneath one of Spain’s most impressive surviving Roman engineering monuments and follow it into the old town.

What you will see

  • Azoguejo arches.
  • Roman engineering.
  • Old-town approach.

History

The monumental Roman aqueduct carried water to Segovia and survives most dramatically where its granite arcades cross the city near Plaza del Azoguejo.

Photographs

Aqueduct of Segovia

Bernard Gagnon — CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons · full attribution on the image credits page.

Visitor tips

  1. 1

    Allow about 75 minutes for the main visit, adjusting for queues, walking and optional sections.

  2. 2

    Check current access, opening and ticket information before setting out, especially in peak season.

About Castile and León

Monumental cathedral cities, fortified towns, Roman engineering and historic university centres.

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