The Plasencia Aqueduct is one of the most representative monuments in the city.

Spain Westward Journey ~ Cáceres (Region) It is located near the old army barracks. The pipe did not originate in Rome but was constructed by Juan de Flandes in the 16th century as a replacement for another pipe from the 12th century. The aqueduct collects water from the Cabeza Beloza and El Torno mountains; a conduit made up of connected clay pipes from the inlets of several springs winds its way through the Bellocors and across the area's rugged terrain. Near Plasencia, it has been transformed into a granite ashlar aqueduct that leads to the fortress of Don Luis de Ávila Zúñiga, near which there is a reservoir from which the water is conveyed to the public fountains of the city. Currently 55 arches have been preserved, most of which are located in St. Anton. It is 300 meters long and 18 meters high at its highest point. It consists of broad, solid pilasters and semicircular arches with almost regular wedge-shaped ribs. During the Spanish Civil War, bombs destroyed several arches, such as the one crossing the N-630 highway or the La Plata Road, which had to be restored and can be distinguished by the color of the stone. Seven of the aqueduct’s 55 arches are located next to the Porto Santo Hospital and are surrounded by picnic areas with beautiful views of the area’s pastures. There we can see the first granite arch. #2024TravelReview #SpainTravel #Extremadura