Amoreira Aqueduct
16th-century aqueduct in Elvas, Portugal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Amoreira Aqueduct (Aqueduto da Amoreira) is a 16th-century aqueduct (begun in 1537) that spans the Portuguese municipality of Elvas, bringing water into the fortified seat.
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Amoreira Aqueduct | |
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Aqueducto da Amoreira | |
General information | |
Type | Aqueduct |
Architectural style | Medieval |
Location | Assunção, Ajuda, Salvador e Santo Ildefonso |
Town or city | Elvas |
Country | Portugal |
Coordinates | 38°52′40.8″N 7°10′20.6″W |
Opened | 1498 |
Owner | Portuguese Republic |
Technical details | |
Material | Mortared stone masonry |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Afonso Álvares (1573) |
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