The Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, also known as the Caroline Aqueduct, spans 38 kilometers from the Taburno massif to the Reggia di Caserta and San Leucio complex. Its most renowned feature is the three-tier, 529-meter long, tufa-arched section that crosses the Valle di Maddaloni. This section resembles Roman arched aqueducts.
The structure soars 55.8 meters high at its apex. It was commissioned by Charles of Bourbon and designed by Luigi Vanvitelli, who gave the structure its name. Construction began in March 1753, and the aqueduct opened on 7 May 1762. It has been a World Heritage Site since 1997.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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