Aqueduct of Segovia

Aqueduct of Segovia
Acueducto de Segovia
Aqueduct bridge over plaza del Azoguejo
LocationSegovia, Spain
TypeRoman aqueduct
History
MaterialGranite
Official nameAqueduct of Segovia
TypeCultural
Criteriai, iii, iv
Designated1985 (9th session)
Part ofOld Town of Segovia and its Aqueduct
Reference no.311
RegionEurope and North America
Official nameAqueduct
TypeNon-movable
CriteriaMonument
Designated11 October 1884
Reference no.RI-51-0000043

The Aqueduct of Segovia (Spanish: Acueducto de Segovia) is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It was built around the first century AD to channel water from springs in the mountains 17 kilometres (11 mi) away to the city's fountains, public baths and private houses, and was 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.