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Segovia


Segovia
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Copyright: maria redondo (mariaredo) Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 10] (400)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10-03
Categories: Daily Life
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-11 7:55
Viewed: 368
Points: 6
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Segovia is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Segovia in Castille-Leon.
It is situated about an hour north of Madrid.

The Aqueduct of Segovia, typically the most recognized and famous symbol of Segovia, terminates at the entrance of the historic section. It was built at the end of 1st to early 2nd century BC by the Romans during their occupation of the Iberian Peninsula to bring water from the Río Frío (Cold River)(about 18 km away) to the city, requiring an elevated section in its last 1 kilometer (0.6 mi) from the Sierra de Guadarrama to the walls of the old town. This elevated section, largely dominating the nearby scene, is supported by an engineering marvel of 166 arches and 120 pillars in two levels. It is made of 20,400 large, rough-hewn granite blocks, joined without mortar or clamps. Its maximum height of 28.1 m (100.53 ft) is found at the plaza of Azoguejo. A raised section of stonework in the center once had an inscription. Today only the holes for the bronze letters survive. The aqueduct continues to supply water to the city, albeit now in cast iron pipes laid in the original Roman channel.
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Hello Maria
Segovia is a beautiful city. I enjoyed my visit there.
this is a great presentation of the impressive aqueduct. good pov and dof.
very clear details.
I love the view through the arches
greetings
tsilla

ola maria. tenho em meus albúns uma foto quase do mesmo ângulo deste aqueduto romano em segóvia. me fez lembrar minha viagem à Espanha, belíssimo País em todos os sentidos. bom ângulo e trabalho com cores, embora ache que poderia ter a foto um pouco mais de contraste. ainda assim, um belo trabalho.

josé vescovi

Hi Maria, splendid view of wonderful architecture, fantastic perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

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