expat Posted September 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 This structure is 15 minutes from my home. An aquaduct from 2-1 BC. It is one of the best preserved structures of its type in Spain. At one point along its route, around 3.2 KM is visible as it winds its way around and down a valley, often bridging opposing peaks. The Roman aqueducts, despite their appearances, were built mostly underground. However, they are now known as the monumental aqueducts built to bridge geographic barriers in order to give a continuous water channel. The slenderness of this type of construction, along with the tremendous height reached by some of them, makes them the most beautiful works of civil engineering of all time, especially taking into account the difficulties overcome to build them. 16 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 Ramble de Carcauz....An amazing piece of engineering...I visited there 10 years ago but I didn't have my.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Maximus Posted September 26, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 26, 2022 Very nice aqueducts. When I read the title of this thread I immediately thought of the Latin influence on Spanish rather than the architecture! Spanish is essentially Vulgar Latin that has evolved for a few centuries. In addition, later on the Kings of Spain would style themselves on their coins as Roman Emperors. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor robinjojo Posted September 26, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, expat said: This structure is 15 minutes from my home. An aquaduct from 2-1 BC. It is one of the best preserved structures of its type in Spain. At one point along its route, around 3.2 KM is visible as it winds its way around and down a valley, often bridging opposing peaks. The Roman aqueducts, despite their appearances, were built mostly underground. However, they are now known as the monumental aqueducts built to bridge geographic barriers in order to give a continuous water channel. The slenderness of this type of construction, along with the tremendous height reached by some of them, makes them the most beautiful works of civil engineering of all time, especially taking into account the difficulties overcome to build them. Is this the famous aqueduct near Segovia? As you probably know Segovia's mint mark for over 100 years was the aqueduct, shown here on its side, with an angel's head on top. This is from the 8 reales, 1590 that I had the good fortune to acquire in 1992. Edit: I just Googled "aqueduct Segovia" and the images indicate that it not the aqueduct in the OP. I'd love to visit Spain one of these years. Edited September 26, 2022 by robinjojo 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted September 26, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 4 minutes ago, robinjojo said: Is this the famous aqueduct near Segovia? As you probably know Segovia's mint mark for over 100 years was the aqueduct, shown here on its side, with an angel's head on top. This is from the 8 reales, 1590 that I had the good fortune to acquire in 1992. No, the one I posted is in the South East of Spain. There are 10 left in Spain in various states of condition. Segovia has the most eye appeal on the above ground section, hence its use on old coinage and the last 2 hundred years of postcard images etc. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akeady Posted September 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) I don't think it's the Segovia aqueduct - at least, not near the city centre, where it's best-known. This is from 2006. And 2002. I had a primitive digital camera then and a tiny memory card, so stuck with 640x480 photos! Merida (Augusta Emerita) is well worth a visit, as it has many Roman remains. A bridge... Which leads to what used to be the Double Gate: As seen on the coins! Temple at night. And the next day. Aqueducts - I had a nice run in a park in which this aqueduct lies A nice roundabout. Theatre. Amphitheatre. And a lot more. I had a Spanish girlfriend years ago and saw a lot of the country, though wasn't always seeking out the Roman ruins. ATB, Aidan. Edited September 26, 2022 by akeady 14 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 26, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 26, 2022 (edited) Here's a shot I took in Segovia. The aquaduct is mortar-free, held together by compression provided by the weight of its rusticated masonry. Edited September 26, 2022 by Etcherdude 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 @Etcherdude...Wow that's so impressive!...Interesting how each stone shows the dimples used to fix the pincers as each block was hoisted into place... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted September 27, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 27, 2022 40 mins up the road from my home is...The famous Pont del Diable, or Devil’s Bridge, is only a fragment of a much larger conduit used to supply the city of Tarraco with water from the Francolí River. The water was taken from the Rourell area, 92 metres above sea level, and carried more than ten kilometres through a network of conduits and aqueducts of varying sizes. The portion constituting what is today called the Les Ferreres aqueduct is 217 metres long and nearly 2 metres wide, reaching a maximum height of 27 metres. The upper tier is comprised of 25 arches, and the lower tier of 11, each with a span of 5.90 metres. The structure was built in the 1st century A.D. from large ashlars stacked without mortar to form the two tiers of arches. 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwerpen2306 Posted October 2, 2022 · Member Share Posted October 2, 2022 deo volente, next year a round trip by car in Spain. Last time was in 2017 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted October 2, 2022 · Supporter Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 14 minutes ago, antwerpen2306 said: deo volente, next year a round trip by car in Spain. Last time was in 2017 There is no shortage of historical places to visit and stunning coastlines and nature. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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