Roman Aqueducts - Gallicano nel Lazio
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The territory of Gallicano is crossed by the remains of as many as four ancient Roman aqueducts which descend from the upper Aniene valley.
Anio Vetus (272-270 a.C.)
Aqua Marcia (144-140 a.C.)
Aqua Claudia (38-52 d.C.)
Anio Novus (38-52 d.C.)
Aqua Marcia (144-140 a.C.)
Aqua Claudia (38-52 d.C.)
Anio Novus (38-52 d.C.)
The Anio Vetus and Novus drew their waters directly from the river while the Aqua Marcia and Claudia were filled with the purest of spring waters, which flowed down these ancient man-made channels for dozens of miles, all the way to Rome.
A large portion of their route was underground, but they also crossed the distinctive narrow valleys and deep ravines found in the area supported by the arches of mighty bridges, many of which are still standing.
Five of these bridges are easily reached along a charming walking itinerary (marked out in the Nineties by the local “Nibbio Bruno” Association) which also runs past other local archaeological sites, all couched in a truly remarkable natural landscape.
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