The aqueduct of Pampilhosa has more than thirty arches and was inaugurated in 1925.

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Showing posts with label Aqueducts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Aqueducts. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Visit the Pampilhosa Aqueduct
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
Aveiro District,
Mealhada,
Pampilhosa
Monday, July 18, 2011
Visit the Aqueduct de Setúbal - Saint Julian (Setúbal)

Built in the late fifteenth century, under King John II, extended out from the source, to the city walls.
The water left the city, however, depend on this aqueduct.
The urban expansion of the city reduced the remains to some sections of the aqueduct, one of which is located in the city center, in the Parish of St. Julian.
The aqueduct is classified as a cultural heritage building.
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
D. John II,
Saint Julian (Setúbal),
Setúbal,
Setúbal District,
the Public Estate
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Visit the Aqueduct of Monte da Barca - Coruche
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
Coruche,
Coruche (Town),
Santarém District
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Visit the Aqueduct of Pegões - Carregueira

It was built at the end of the century. And early sixteenth century. XVII, at the behest of Philip II, to supply water to the Convent of Christ.
The Aqueduct of Pegões has a total length of about 5 to 6 km and larger section reaches a maximum height of 30 meters. Here the building is composed of two rows of arches, and the round top and low-arched. Originally the aqueduct was supplied by three mothers waterline.
The aqueduct can be explored on foot along its top, as there is a platform that comes with gutter water. This course is a unique experience, since the other aqueducts Portuguese can not be crossed freely.
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
Carregueira,
Santarém District,
streams,
Tomar,
Vale
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Visit the Aqueduct of Serra do Pilar - Oliveira do Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)

Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
Distrito do Porto Oliveira do Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia),
saws,
Vila Nova de Gaia
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Visit the Monastery of the Aqueduct Grijó
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
Distrito do Porto,
Grijó,
Monasteries,
Vila Nova de Gaia
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Visit Aqueduct Granja do Marquês - Pero Pinheiro

The Aqueduct of Granja do Marquês originates in the town of Morelena Parish Pero Pinheiro, and supplies the Quinta da Granja do Marquês, current Air Base No. 1. It develops in the NE / SO a total length of 1900 meters (1500 m to the surface and 400 m underground). The longest section is composed of a basket handle arches resting on pillars of rectangular section. The construction of this hydraulic structure is linked to the campaign of improvements carried out in 1770 at Quinta da Granja do Marquês, by the Marquis of Pombal.
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
District of Lisbon,
Pero Pinheiro,
Sintra,
the Marquis of Pombal
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Visit Aqueduct Carenque - Fine
Etiquetas:
Aqueducts,
District of Lisbon,
Fine,
Sintra
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