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The Aqueducts in Spain

I’m fortunate enough to live about an hour away from Segovia, where one of the world’s best ancient aqueducts exists to this day. For almost 2000 years, it has carried water from the local Frío river into the community of Segovia.

The aqueduct of Segovia is impressive indeed: 165 visible arches, 30 feet high, plus ten miles of underground system, and all of it built from granite without mortar! It’s no wonder that it’s the city symbol of Segovia, and a source of great pride for its people. .

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