Acquedotto Felice - Free Audio Guide
Rome, Lazio, Italy
Acquedotto Felice, Via dell'Acqua Felice, Quadraretto, Municipio Roma VII, Roma, Roma Capitale, Lazio, 00174, Italia
The Acquedotto Felice, also known as Aqua Felix, is a Renaissance aqueduct in Rome constructed in 1587 under Pope Sixtus V. It spans approximately 30 kilometers, bringing water from the countryside of Zagarolo and Palestrina to the heart of the city. Visitors can admire the impressive structure that showcases the engineering prowess of its time. Though specific visiting hours and admission fees may vary, the site is generally accessible to the public for viewing. The aqueduct's historical significance lies in being the first built in Rome after the fall of the Western Roman Empire, marking a revival of ancient engineering techniques.