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It was founded by Philip II and designed by Juan de Herrera. It currently houses two museums: the Mint Museum and the Aqueduct Visitor Centre.
Located beside the Eresma River and the Alcázar palace, it is the oldest example of industrial architecture still existing in Spain. It operated as a Royal Mint between 1586 and 1869, and still conserves its hydraulic infrastructure intact, with a dam in the Eresma river. Part of the hydraulic system is on display in the outdoor courtyard, alongside the reproduction of the wooden channels and hydraulic wheels which today –as in the 16th century– move the ironworks.
The Aqueduct Visitor Centre is a more interactive and multimedia space with information on the 2000 years of history of this monument, awarded the World Heritage designation by the UNESCO.
Practical info
Construction: Industrial building
Artistic period: Neo-classical, Renaissance
Historic period: 16th century - 17th century - 18th century - 19th century
Setting: Monastery of El Parral, Alcázar and the walled city.
Location
Calle de la Moneda s/n
40003 Segovia (Segovia)
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Useful information
From Mar 28 to Oct 15
From Wednesday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
From Oct 15 to Mar 27
From Wednesday to Sunday
Does not close at midday
From 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Closing days: Monday and Tuesday
Prices
General: €3
Reduced: €2
Admission free
Wednesday
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