Aqueduct of Segovia
A Roman aqueduct that strides through the centre of Segovia on two levels of arches, built from granite blocks laid without mortar. It dates from around the 1st century and carried water into the city for many centuries.
- Where
- Segovia, Castile and León, Spain
- Grade
- UNESCO heritage
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 8 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 40.9479, -4.1178
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Near Aqueduct of Segovia
Segovia Cathedral 0.7 km
A Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin and to Saint Fructus, seat of the Diocese of Segovia. Its tall tower rises above the Plaza Mayor in the old town. It is among the last Gothic cathedrals built in Spain.
Alcázar of Segovia 1.3 km
A medieval castle on a rocky ridge above the meeting of two rivers in Segovia. It was a residence of Castilian kings, and its tall turrets and slate spires are often said to have inspired the castle in Disney's Snow White.
La Granja de San Ildefonso 11 km
An 18th century royal palace at the foot of the Guadarrama mountains, begun by Philip V in 1721. It was inspired by Versailles, and its gardens have a series of grand fountains.
Sierra de Guadarrama 17 km
A mountain range north west of Madrid, part of the Sistema Central. It is a popular escape for the capital's residents, with hiking trails, pine forests and winter snow, and it now has a national park.
Valley of Cuelgamuros 34 km
A memorial site in the Sierra de Guadarrama, built from 1940 to 1958 under Franco. A huge basilica is cut into the rock, with a stone cross about 150 metres high above it, and it is now called the Valley of Cuelgamuros.
El Escorial 40 km
A vast royal monastery and palace in the hills near Madrid, begun in 1563 by Philip II. It holds a basilica, a library and the royal pantheon where most Spanish kings since Charles V are buried.
Walls of Ávila 59 km
Medieval walls that surround the old town of Ávila, built mostly in the 11th and 12th centuries. They run about two and a half kilometres, with 88 towers and nine gates, and are among the best preserved city walls in Europe.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium 66 km
The home ground of Real Madrid, in the Chamartín district. It has been rebuilt and now has a retractable roof, and visitors can tour the trophy rooms, the dressing rooms and the pitch.
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Questions
Where is Aqueduct of Segovia?
Aqueduct of Segovia is in Segovia, Castile and León, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Segovia Cathedral (0.7 km), Alcázar of Segovia (1.3 km), La Granja de San Ildefonso (11 km).
How do I get the Aqueduct of Segovia stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Aqueduct of Segovia and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Castile and León volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
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