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Serpa Aqueduct

Serpa Aqueduct

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Serpa Aqueduct

Name: Serpa Aqueduct
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Location: Serpa (Santa Maria), Beja, Portugal

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2. Serpa Castle – Historic center of Serpa loop from Bairro de São Pedro

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3. Ermida de São Pedro de Serpa – Azenha da Ordem Watermill loop from Bairro de São Pedro

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

April 7, 2025

The Serpa Aqueduct is an unusual piece of Portuguese engineering due to the fact that it was a private undertaking. It was built at the end of the 17th century to serve the Manor of the Counts of Ficalho, which is located in one of the sections of the Serpa wall.

The most interesting part of the structure is located next to the Porta de Beja, where the aqueduct is supported by arches built into the wall. At the end of the aqueduct we find a Moorish waterwheel, leaning against the wall and serving as a buttress to the aqueduct itself.

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Pacmen64 🇵🇹

April 7, 2025

In the 12th century, this huge aqueduct was built to share water with the population. To this date, it has been maintained and it has became one of Serpa's landmark, very well illuminated at night. You can see the aqueduct when you are a few km away from the city, and the view is breathtaking when you are close to it. Please note that right next to the walls and aqueduct, you can find Olive trees that are 1000-year old ! A must see, a must-take-a-picture, and must relax in the cozy green benches that are just in front of the aqueduct - Especially in hot sunny days.

Barbara en Mark

May 18, 2023

The aqueduct was built in the 17th century and is part of the city wall

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Andreas

March 17, 2024

It was commissioned by the Melo family to draw water from a nearby spring, just outside the city walls. The family built this for themselves so that fresh water could be easily brought to their home, the Palácio dos Condes de Ficalho, which they had also built into the city walls.

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Latschi

September 9, 2024

Beautiful technical system from the past that is impressive.

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1. Serpa Aqueduct – Ermida de São Pedro de Serpa loop from Bairro de São Pedro

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