Pena Cortada
About the place
Pena Cortada is a Roman aqueduct and engineering marvel of the 1st century AD. The structure combines high arched bridges and tunnels cut directly through rock walls. The surrounding landscape is quiet and austere, with deep canyons, steep cliffs, and Mediterranean vegetation. Walking along the narrow aqueduct channel gives a sense of an almost extraterrestrial landscape. The aqueduct demonstrates Roman engineering skill, and its impressive length and precision have survived two millennia, merging history and natural integration.
