One of the more impressive architectural feats that I have seen so far in Europe was this ancient aqueduct. It was constructed by Joao V in 1748, though it was not fully completed for another hundred years or so. It provided water for many parts of Portugal that did not have fresh water sources at the time. In total it is about 36 miles long and at its tallest height is 213 feet. Legend has it that in the 1800's a robber would steal from those crossing the aqueduct and then throw them off of the bridge. You are still able to cross the aqueduct today, but we got there after it had already closed. I will definitely go back later to cross it. Once again, it is amazing to think how incredible of a structure was built hundreds of years ago, and how good of shape it is still in today. I also went back later with Camilia to see it and to go across it, but unfortunately by the date we got there it had already closed down for the winter, I guess I just didn't have much luck in the crossing of this thing, but it was still pretty to look at.
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