Aqueduto das Águas Livres - Free Audio Guide
Lisbon, Portugal
Aqueduto das Águas Livres, Rua Francisco Lobo Rodrigues, Campolide, Lisboa, 1070-221, Portugal
The Aqueduto das Águas Livres is a stunning aqueduct located in Lisbon, Portugal, built during the 18th century under King João V. Stretching over 58 kilometres, it served to supply clean water from the Águas Livres springs to the city. The most notable part of the aqueduct is the section over the Alcântara Valley, which includes 127 arches, with the impressive Arco Grande being the largest ogival arch worldwide. Renowned for its baroque and neoclassical architecture, the aqueduct offers guided tours that highlight Lisbon's engineering achievements. Open throughout the year, it has no entry fees, making it a perfect destination for those interested in cultural history and architecture.