Acquedotto romano di Spello

The Roman Aqueduct of Spello follows the slope of Monte Subasio between Collepino and the town. Its stone channel, inspection openings and bridge preserve the engineering of the water system that supplied Roman Hispellum.

Why it matters

The aqueduct carried water to Spello for centuries, remaining in use until the late nineteenth century. Its route follows a gradual slope that allowed water to flow from springs above the town.

What to notice

The channel is built from local limestone and survives in stretches altered by centuries of maintenance. Rectangular openings called lucernari provided access and ventilation. At Parasacco, the aqueduct crosses a ravine on an eighteen-metre stone bridge. Some sections are covered with stone slabs laid in a pitched arrangement.

Context and history

The aqueduct belongs to the Roman city of Hispellum and was later maintained and adapted. After modern water systems replaced it, the structure fell into disrepair. Restoration by the Parco del Monte Subasio consolidated the remains and incorporated the aqueduct into the area's heritage landscape.