Nero's Aqueduct (Arcus Neroniani)
N 41° 53.460 E 012° 30.871
33T E 293800 N 4640661
Near the Porta Maggiore, an interesting sequence of arches running along the present via Statilia towards the Lateran is the remaining part of the ancient Nero's Aqueduct that drew water from Claudius' arches, and carried it to the imperial palace.
Waymark Code: WM1X7E
Location: Lazio, Italy
Date Posted: 07/25/2007
Views: 87
Emperor Nero built an aqueduct which branched off the acqueduct of Claudius near Porta Magiore and brought water to his Domus Aurea. It was prolonged to the Palatine by Domitian. It can still be seen at many points between Porta Maggiore and the Palatine.
Most Relevant Historical Period: Roman Empire > 27 B.C.
Admission Fee: Free
Opening days/times:
24 x 7
Web Site: [Web Link]
Condition: Completely intact or reconstructed
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