Aqueduct of Segovia Audio Guide
Explore Aqueduct of Segovia with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
The Aqueduct of Segovia is an ancient Roman aqueduct bridge located in Segovia, Spain. This architectural heritage monument is a prominent example of a stone and arch bridge.
What you will hear
The Engineering of the Pillars
This stop focuses on the signature mortarless dry-stone construction. Close-up details of the granite blocks are essential to show how gravity alone holds the 20,400 stones in place.
Granite Block Details
A close look at the stones reveals the physical traces of the ancient tools and machinery used to build this monument.
The 15th-Century Restoration
Subtle differences in the stone reveal where medieval monks repaired damage caused during the Reconquista.
The Virgin's Niche
Located at the highest point of the structure, these niches represent the religious history of the monument. This stop highlights the 16th-century replacement of a Hercules statue with the Virgin of Carmen.
The Virgin's Niche
This high-altitude alcove originally honored a pagan hero before being rededicated to a central Christian figure.
Legend of the Devil: Calle San Juan
This area connects the monument to local folklore. While explaining the pact between the girl and the devil, we look toward the Calle San Juan where the modern 'Selfie-Taking Devil' statue is located.
The Devil's Viewpoint
Local folklore offers a supernatural explanation for the construction of this bridge, involving a desperate girl and a deal with the devil.
The Postigo Ascent
To see the aqueduct from above, visitors must climb the steep stone stairs. This stop captures the transition from the plaza floor to the hillside viewpoints.
The Postigo Stairs
This steep climb follows an ancient path that linked the city's lower market with its administrative centers.
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