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Monument · Mérida, Extremadura
Acueducto de los Milagros
Remains of the Roman aqueduct that brought water from the Proserpina reservoir, with granite and brick arches up to 25 metres high, where storks nest.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Acueducto de los Milagros
The Acueducto de los Milagros is the best-preserved stretch of one of the aqueducts that supplied Augusta Emerita. It carried water from the Proserpina reservoir, about 5 km to the north, built by the Romans and still used as a lake. The aqueduct was erected in the 1st century and remodeled in the 3rd or 4th century.
What remains is a series of pillars and arches about 830 metres long and up to 25 metres high, which crossed the valley of the Albarregas river. The construction alternates bands of granite and red brick, giving the pillars a striped appearance.
The name, aqueduct of the Miracles, was given by locals impressed that it still stood after so many centuries. On top of the pillars storks build large nests, which are part of the landscape, especially in spring.
A park has been created around it along the Albarregas, with paths and benches. Nearby are another aqueduct, that of San Lázaro, and a small Roman bridge over the same river.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
20 to 40 minutes.
Best time
In the late afternoon, with the low sun on the arches, or at night with lighting. In spring the stork nests are often occupied. There is no charge or fixed opening hours.
How to get there
It is located in the north of the city, next to the Albarregas river, about 1 km from the Plaza de España and a 10-minute walk from the train station.
Tip
Walk through the park along the arches to see the storks up close. Combine this visit with the small Roman bridge over the Albarregas, a few minutes away.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Acueducto de los Milagros
Where did the aqueduct’s water come from?
From the Roman reservoir of Proserpina, about 5 km to the north, still in use as a lake.
Why is it called "de los Milagros"?
Because the locals were impressed that it remained standing after so many centuries.
Do you have to pay to see the aqueduct?
No. It is in a public park, with no opening hours or charge.