Castellum Aquae

2000-year-old civil engineering

After 2000 years, this Roman water-distribution system is still intact, minus the lead pipes. It's within walking distance of the old city, straight up a hill.

2000-year-old civil engineering

After 2000 years, this Roman water-distribution system is still intact, minus the lead pipes. It's within walking distance of the old city, straight up a hill.

Great for fans of Roman engineering

It is a little bit of an uphill walk and could have been hard to find without a map on the phone but definitely worth it for anyone interested in Roman engineering. There is not a huge amount to see ...

Great for fans of Roman engineering

It is a little bit of an uphill walk and could have been hard to find without a map on the phone but definitely worth it for anyone interested in Roman engineering. There is not a huge amount to see ...

Roman ingenuity

The Castellum Aquae is an important archaeological site. It is very small and very difficult to find (as it was for us!), but it also symbolises the ingenuity of ancient Roman engineering. This spot w...