Lines and Arches

One great thing about winter in Segovia is that you can do your nighttime photography at 7 in the morning! This is the early morning scene near the... more

by Joan Carroll

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18.000 x 12.000 inches

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Lines and Arches

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Joan Carroll

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Photograph - Digital Photograph

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One great thing about winter in Segovia is that you can do your nighttime photography at 7 in the morning! This is the early morning scene near the aqueduct, where the stairs meet the arches giving an intriguing combination of lines. The stairs lead to some of the streets by which you can walk to the Plaza Mayor from the Plaza de Azoguejo. The Aqueduct of Segovia is a Roman aqueduct and one of the most significant and best-preserved ancient monuments left on the Iberian Peninsula. It is the foremost symbol of Segovia, as evidenced by its presence on the cityss coat of arms. Researchers have placed its construction between the second half of the 1st Century AD and the early years of the 2nd Century. The first reconstruction of the aqueduct took place during the reign of the King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, known as the Catholic Monarchs. Don Pedro Mesa, the prior of the nearby Jeronimos del Parral monastery, led the project. A total of 36 arches were rebuilt, with great care taken not to change any of the original work or style. The aqueduct had been kept functioning throughout the centuries and preserved in excellent condition. It provided water to Segovia, mainly to the Segovia Alcazar, until recently. Because of differential decay of stone blocks, water leakage from the upper viaduct, and pollution that caused the granite ashlar masonry to deteriorate and crack, the site was listed in the 2006 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund.

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March 1st, 2013