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To: dp0622
Notice there’s a walking lane also, I think.

Yep, but it was originally for the horse-power!

This aqueduct is 'rather' modern being completed in 1801. What makes it truly spectacular is its length (1/5th mile), height (max 136 ft) and 18 piers.

Here is a picture of it from ground level!


17 posted on 07/31/2016 4:21:03 AM PDT by SES1066 (Quality, Speed or Economical - Any 2 of 3 except in government - 1 at best but never #3!)
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To: SES1066

Truly a thing of beauty and genious.


20 posted on 07/31/2016 4:26:57 AM PDT by dp0622 (The only thing an upper crust conservative hates more than a liberal is a middle class conservative)
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