Segovia Aqueduct

An absolutely incredible feat of engineering, a must visit when you're in Madrid. This is the most incredible Roman structure I have ever seen. It is mind blowing how it stays standing purely on physics and not cement. A sight to behold and I wish I'd had time to walk the entire 15km.

How majestic! If you arrive from the Main Street (pedestrian) it seems a small bridge from afar and as you get closer it gains beauty and becomes more and more regal. This is the crown on the head of an already beautiful city, with lots of incredible corners (the decoration of palaces is amazing) and breathtaking view points. Make sure you look at the aqueduct from the street level, but then also climb up to look at it from the top - looking down must make your heart jump!

We’re in awe of the engineering marvel built by the Roman 2000 yrs ago. This ancient structure is made of huge stones carefully stacked together without any glue or cement. This is a testament of structural engineering at its best in those days, transporting water from the mountains to the city. We’re informed that it had been kept functioning throughout the centuries and preserved in excellent condition. It provided water to Segovia until 1973. It’s a symbol of Roman engineering and still stands strong today in Segovia.

Clearly one of the worlds best. And of course also one of Spain’s most overrun tourist spots. Come early, or stay late. Segovia is a jewel- that is overrun DAILY by hoards of bus tourists. I recommend you come here on your own - either very early or late.

A beautiful piece of Roman architecture. It is amazing that no mortar was used to join the stones together. Highly recommend to see.

Have to say it was a "wow" moment when we turned the corner. It's a stunning piece of history. Built by the Romans to ferry water 17km from the frio river. It's amazing to think it was still working until 1973. It was built with granite blocks and has no mortar.

So far, I've visited some 15 aqueducts all over Europe and Middle East. None matches this architectural masterpiece - imposing and miraculous site when you stand in front of it. Romans built it around 50 AD and it carried water from a mountain some 15 km away. It's height, length and preserved state are really amazing. By far the best Segovia attraction and totally free

The aqueducts are in excellent condition considering they're over 2000 years old. There are no lines as it's just a feature in the town. The town itself very walkable and has lots of shops and restaurants. While were not able to, you can visit the cathedral and the castle as well. We came on a train for day trip from Madrid. The train station is about 10-15 minutes (car/cab/bus) from the aqueduct. Once at the train station, the only options are the bus and taxis. Your most likely option will be the bus because there are too many people coming off the train and the taxis will be taken by the time you get to the front of the train station. Also, keep in mind that you cannot (not recommended) walk to the aqueduct from the train station as the station is too far outside the city. On the way back we took a cab. Also, if you intend to buy antique souvenirs (replica guns or swords) I would highly advise you to ship them from the store in Segovia. I bought a replica gun in town and when I got to the train station they confiscated it. Even though it was a 16th century, non-operating, replica in the package, they said, while I could drive back with, I cannot travel with it on the train. The shop owner told me that it would not be a problem traveling on the train it.

An absolutely incredible feat of engineering, a must visit when you're in Madrid. This is the most incredible Roman structure I have ever seen. It is mind blowing how it stays standing purely on physics and not cement. A sight to behold and I wish I'd had time to walk the entire 15km.

How majestic! If you arrive from the Main Street (pedestrian) it seems a small bridge from afar and as you get closer it gains beauty and becomes more and more regal. This is the crown on the head of an already beautiful city, with lots of incredible corners (the decoration of palaces is amazing) and breathtaking view points. Make sure you look at the aqueduct from the street level, but then also climb up to look at it from the top - looking down must make your heart jump!

We’re in awe of the engineering marvel built by the Roman 2000 yrs ago. This ancient structure is made of huge stones carefully stacked together without any glue or cement. This is a testament of structural engineering at its best in those days, transporting water from the mountains to the city. We’re informed that it had been kept functioning throughout the centuries and preserved in excellent condition. It provided water to Segovia until 1973. It’s a symbol of Roman engineering and still stands strong today in Segovia.

Clearly one of the worlds best. And of course also one of Spain’s most overrun tourist spots. Come early, or stay late. Segovia is a jewel- that is overrun DAILY by hoards of bus tourists. I recommend you come here on your own - either very early or late.

A beautiful piece of Roman architecture. It is amazing that no mortar was used to join the stones together. Highly recommend to see.

Have to say it was a "wow" moment when we turned the corner. It's a stunning piece of history. Built by the Romans to ferry water 17km from the frio river. It's amazing to think it was still working until 1973. It was built with granite blocks and has no mortar.

So far, I've visited some 15 aqueducts all over Europe and Middle East. None matches this architectural masterpiece - imposing and miraculous site when you stand in front of it. Romans built it around 50 AD and it carried water from a mountain some 15 km away. It's height, length and preserved state are really amazing. By far the best Segovia attraction and totally free

The aqueducts are in excellent condition considering they're over 2000 years old. There are no lines as it's just a feature in the town. The town itself very walkable and has lots of shops and restaurants. While were not able to, you can visit the cathedral and the castle as well. We came on a train for day trip from Madrid. The train station is about 10-15 minutes (car/cab/bus) from the aqueduct. Once at the train station, the only options are the bus and taxis. Your most likely option will be the bus because there are too many people coming off the train and the taxis will be taken by the time you get to the front of the train station. Also, keep in mind that you cannot (not recommended) walk to the aqueduct from the train station as the station is too far outside the city. On the way back we took a cab. Also, if you intend to buy antique souvenirs (replica guns or swords) I would highly advise you to ship them from the store in Segovia. I bought a replica gun in town and when I got to the train station they confiscated it. Even though it was a 16th century, non-operating, replica in the package, they said, while I could drive back with, I cannot travel with it on the train. The shop owner told me that it would not be a problem traveling on the train it.