Perhaps one of the most famous Roman aqueducts that still remain is that of the Miracles of Merida. His remains give us an idea of \u200b\u200bits vast proportions (discussed in a future entry of such construction Arts Extremadura). 
But our focus is on the famous Aqueduct of San Lazaro, dated between I-II century AD, which shares the location Mérida. Built, along with the Miracles, to bring water to the Roman city (particularly to the Municipal Forum and the Amphitheatre of the water tank), this saved the obstacle aqueduct Albarregas River (a tributary of the Guadiana), grown strong , at your destination a little over a mile, and was fed by streams and springs Valhondo, The Tomas and Casa Herrera. 
the original construction, only keep three enormous pillars of brick and ashlar courses of cushioning, supported by strong and sturdy buttresses, and two arches with their cove. But we know that had lead pipes and pottery and his boot was underground and had entries for cleaning. The aqueduct we see today was built in the mid-sixteenth century, reusing the stones of the Roman. 
superimposed arcades with two small windows showing with stilted arches on the first floor, and larger, too stilted, second, through which the specus (canal that carries water). The opening of the arches on the second floor prevented the potential collapse of sections in the days of strong wind, that is, let in the wind for them. Currently, its surroundings are landscaped and offers a beautiful picture for the visitor during his visit, essential to Merida.
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