Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
by Weston Westmoreland
Title
Roman Aqueduct of Segovia
Artist
Weston Westmoreland
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain.
Side view of the Roman aqueduct bridge in Segovia.
Built around 112 AD using no mortar, this impressive aqueduct bridge still stands proud and strong. Those Romans sure knew their stonework, uh?
This is one of those amazing structures you have to walk away from to fully appreciate. When getting close you realize you need a healthy neck to raise your head and find the top tier way up there. You turn your stare to one side, this thing goes far. Then you turn to the other and your jaw drops. Wow. This thing is huge. I need to move back to see it whole. The bridge is so huge it is actually hard to find a place from where to shoot your pics and make it justice. Perspective will cram it all inside a frame, but it will hide its epic dimensions. Once you have taken it in, you find a need to go touch it. The granite blocks feel as firm and sturdy as they look, it feels like touching a mountain. A closer look will show that, 2000 years after it was built, there is no room to squeeze a razor blade or a needle between these blocks. Wow. Again.
I tried to reflect its magnificence in a few shots. I don't think I quite managed. I like this picture though because it gives the idea. This is however one of those places no picture will prepare you to visit. No matter how many images of it you see, your jaw will go slack anyway. And that is simply wonderful.
For those who enjoy the translation of these magnificent ancient structures into numbers, the straight part that composes the actual bridge (the whole aqueduct is far longer) is about 2600 ft long and has a maximum height of 93 ft (plus another 20 ft of foundation). It is composed of 44 double arches covering the 15 ft wide spans between the massive pillars of 7.8 x 9.8 ft at the base. The whole work structure was built of unmortared, brick-like granite blocks.
The aqueduct was kept functioning throughout the centuries and preserved in excellent condition. It provided water to Segovia until the mid 19th century.
Goes without saying the aqueduct bridge of Segovia is an UNESCO World Heritage site.
More Roman images one copy-paste away in my Roman Gallery http://westonwestmoreland.com/collections/rome
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http://inspiringthoughtsandimages.com/
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September 21st, 2018
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