The Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon is an impressive 18th-century engineering masterpiece built to supply the city with fresh water. Stretching more than 18 kilometers, it is best known for its dramatic series of tall pointed arches crossing the Alcântara Valley, some reaching over 65 meters high.
Constructed under King João V, the aqueduct survived the 1755 earthquake and remains one of Lisbon’s most iconic historic structures. Today, sections of it can be visited, offering insight into the city’s early water infrastructure and remarkable architectural ambition.
The Águas Livres Aqueduct in Lisbon is an impressive 18th-century engineering masterpiece built to supply the city with fresh water. Stretching more than 18 kilometers, it is best known for its dramatic series of tall pointed arches crossing the Alcântara Valley, some reaching over 65 meters high.
Constructed under King João V, the aqueduct survived the 1755 earthquake and remains one of Lisbon’s most iconic historic structures. Today, sections of it can be visited, offering insight into the city’s early water infrastructure and remarkable architectural ambition.