Aqueduto das Águas Livres on Postcard

"Águas Livres Aqueduct A national monument,Lisbon’s massive aqueduct was a remarkable feat of hydraulic engineering when it was built between 1731 and 1799 to supply the city with water. Spanning some 36 miles, it boasts 109 stone arches, the most dramatic of which are the 35 that cross the Alcântara Valley—they survived the 1755 earthquake remarkably intact. Tour the aqueduct, then head to the Príncipe Real neighborhood, where the Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras reservoir now functions as a museum. You can also stop for some wine at Chafariz do Vinho, a wine barbuilt inside the aqueduct system."

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"Águas Livres Aqueduct A national monument,Lisbon’s massive aqueduct was a remarkable feat of hydraulic engineering when it was built between 1731 and 1799 to supply the city with water. Spanning some 36 miles, it boasts 109 stone arches, the most dramatic of which are the 35 that cross the Alcântara Valley—they survived the 1755 earthquake remarkably intact. Tour the aqueduct, then head to the Príncipe Real neighborhood, where the Mãe d’Água das Amoreiras reservoir now functions as a museum. You can also stop for some wine at Chafariz do Vinho, a wine barbuilt inside the aqueduct system."

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Laura Carolina

Google

I arrived at 1:20 pm to find it closed until 1:30 (lunch break, I think), but the nice security guard suggested I walk down the road to take photos of the aqueduct from below. Back at the entrance, I read (and photographed for later reading) the interpretive panels about the structure’s origins and construction (there is not a real museum), then walked on the east side as far as we’re allowed, just past the middle support, then back on the west side. Very high up! Good urban views.

Dinesh Kumar

Google

On a first look very massive structure which was used for water transport to the other parts of the city, One can see spectacular view from Campolide railway station

Estrica Iina

Google

Was closed on May 1, so we returned the next morning. It costs 4 EUR for adults to enter. There is also a brief history near the entrance. Unfortunately you can’t enter the tunnel itself, where water flew, but you can walk on top, with great view over the city. Note, the wall is high enough, so not scary with little kids, however they either need to be taller to be able to see or need to be lifted. Overall was a great experience.

Gaius Leong

Google

Amazing views of all of Lisbon. ..everything but the Aquaducts. Beware that the structure is almost 1.6km long, and has one point of entry only. So you're going to want to bring an umbrella and make a trip to the washroom prior. €4 entry, €2 for students and seniors.

Ken Weary

Google

If you are a fan of engineering or history then you should definitely consider a visit to the Aquaduct. Keep your expectations in check. There's not a lot to do here and there's not much of a museum in the traditional sense but it is a very impressive landmark. It was built in the first half of the 1700s and survived the great earthquake of Lisbon unscathed. Best of all, you get to walk on it almost all the way across the freeway. You also get to walk inside of it briefly which is pretty amazing.

Mohsen Sarakbi

Google

Wonderful place in Lisbon. This museum has a lot to offer. With guided tour (in Portuguesas), and information all over the place (in English too). Great history piece about water Aqueduct in Lisbon, and an architectural wonder. Place gives also great views to the city from both sides. The area itself os full of colorful houses and nice streets. Must see in Lisbon.

Jurgen Schouten

Google

The 'Águas Livres Aqueduct'. Beautiful aquaduct, stretching 18 kilometers, with a height of 65 meters, completed in 1744. Built to solve the lack of water of Lisbon. It survived the great earthquake of 1755. It is possible to visit and cross the aquaduct from the Museu da Água in the Campolide neighborhood. And now that's on my wish list.

Suzette E

Google

This monument is amazing! It’s the first thing I saw when searching about Lisbon, and thought to myself I gotta see this! I’m glad I came here! I wasn’t able to walk along the top but I’m happy just to see it.

Laura Carolina

Google

I arrived at 1:20 pm to find it closed until 1:30 (lunch break, I think), but the nice security guard suggested I walk down the road to take photos of the aqueduct from below. Back at the entrance, I read (and photographed for later reading) the interpretive panels about the structure’s origins and construction (there is not a real museum), then walked on the east side as far as we’re allowed, just past the middle support, then back on the west side. Very high up! Good urban views.

Dinesh Kumar

Google

On a first look very massive structure which was used for water transport to the other parts of the city, One can see spectacular view from Campolide railway station

Estrica Iina

Google

Was closed on May 1, so we returned the next morning. It costs 4 EUR for adults to enter. There is also a brief history near the entrance. Unfortunately you can’t enter the tunnel itself, where water flew, but you can walk on top, with great view over the city. Note, the wall is high enough, so not scary with little kids, however they either need to be taller to be able to see or need to be lifted. Overall was a great experience.

Gaius Leong

Google

Amazing views of all of Lisbon. ..everything but the Aquaducts. Beware that the structure is almost 1.6km long, and has one point of entry only. So you're going to want to bring an umbrella and make a trip to the washroom prior. €4 entry, €2 for students and seniors.

Ken Weary

Google

If you are a fan of engineering or history then you should definitely consider a visit to the Aquaduct. Keep your expectations in check. There's not a lot to do here and there's not much of a museum in the traditional sense but it is a very impressive landmark. It was built in the first half of the 1700s and survived the great earthquake of Lisbon unscathed. Best of all, you get to walk on it almost all the way across the freeway. You also get to walk inside of it briefly which is pretty amazing.

Mohsen Sarakbi

Google

Wonderful place in Lisbon. This museum has a lot to offer. With guided tour (in Portuguesas), and information all over the place (in English too). Great history piece about water Aqueduct in Lisbon, and an architectural wonder. Place gives also great views to the city from both sides. The area itself os full of colorful houses and nice streets. Must see in Lisbon.

Jurgen Schouten

Google

The 'Águas Livres Aqueduct'. Beautiful aquaduct, stretching 18 kilometers, with a height of 65 meters, completed in 1744. Built to solve the lack of water of Lisbon. It survived the great earthquake of 1755. It is possible to visit and cross the aquaduct from the Museu da Água in the Campolide neighborhood. And now that's on my wish list.

Suzette E

Google

This monument is amazing! It’s the first thing I saw when searching about Lisbon, and thought to myself I gotta see this! I’m glad I came here! I wasn’t able to walk along the top but I’m happy just to see it.

Jason P.

Yelp

The aqueduct was a nice walk with a nice view. There was one passageway opened to get from the east/west side. I didn't realize other passageways would be closed, so I ended up having to walk back, take the passageway, and walk all the way to the end to see the view I wanted. I didn't find anything else to see or do at the aqueduct location. I guess I was supposed to take a taxi to three or four different locations to see the rest of the water system, but that's expensive and time consuming, so I was not able to.

Cindy L.

Yelp

Hearing about the history of how these bridges and aqueduct saved the city years ago, it took me back to history class in middle school and then it hit me...THIS IS the SAME aqueduct I learned about in Portugal as a kid! Definitely cool to see it years later in person. The photos don't do it justice, it's a lot more grand looking in person.

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