Large City Aqueduct

It's been awhile since I've seen RS's show, but the aqueduct often shown on TV is the Pont du Gard in France (obviously not close to Ostia Antica!).

It looks like Ostia Antica does have some aqueduct ruins, based on this website:

http://www.ostia-antica.org/regio5/aqueduct/aqueduct.htm

Maybe someone else can mention an aqueduct I don't know about?

This probably will not answer your question because I believe you are referring to the one where locals fill their water bottles. We were interested in seeing that aqueduct also but did not find it. However, there is an interesting aqueduct on Via Guilia--it is an original one and worth seeing. Via Guilia parallels the Tiber and it is easy to locate on a good map of Rome. I learned about it watching Lidia's Italy and she mentioned Via Guilia is her favorite street in Rome.

It was an aqueduct that stood way up high and had a park around it or near it. I have no idea if it is what you both have referred to. It looked really beautiful on the TV show.

Any other ideas?

Thanks!

Sounds like Pont du Gard to me.

Could it be the aqueduct near (on?) the Appian Way just outside of Rome? I haven't been there, but I looked into it before we went to Italy last summer, and there is a large park near the aqueduct. I have no idea if it would be on the way to Ostia Antica. We went in that direction as far as the Baths of Caracalla, which we thought was very interesting.

I think you may be talking about the Claudian Aqueduct on the Appian Way outside of Rome. In Rick's video he rides out there on a bicycle. We tried to find it, but never did. Just Google "Claudian Aqueduct" to read more about it and maybe you can figure out exactly where it is. I have not been to Ostia Antica, but it is about 15 miles west of Rome near the airport. I believe it is about a 40 minute train ride.

Yes, that sounds like the right one. Thanks! Maybe it will be too hard to get to, but I'll look into it.

I just went to "Google Earth" and put in Claudian Aqueduct Rome Italy. It shows it about half way between the Coliseum and Circus Maximus. BUT, there is also a Claudius Aqueduct at Aqueducts Park southeast of there. Just put them both in Google Earth, then click on the blue balloon and you can see photos and read about them. I think it was Aqueducts Park that Rick rode his bike to and from the photos, it looks like the place we were looking for, but never found. Hope this helps--good luck!

The is an aquaduct near the Villa Borghese. We walked from Piazza Barberini to Villa Broghese and crossed under the acqueduct as we entered the park.

We too walked thru the arch on the way to Villa Borghese park and museum, but I believe that is one of the city gates in the old wall.

I just Googled "Aqueduct Park Rome Italy" and there is lots of information from travelers that have been to Aqueduct Park on Trip Advisor. Just Google it as I did and you can read all about it and how to get there. It is on Via Appia (Appian Way) and I'm sure it is the one in Rick's video. Good luck!

If you want to read an excellent novel on the aqueducts, read "Pompeii" by Robert Harris. The main character is an Aquarius that was in charge of part of the aqueduct. The novel covers the day before, the day of and the day after the eruption. After reading it I'm sure you will have an even greater appreciation for them when getting to view them in person.

The arches near the Borghese ARE parts of the city wall. Flaminio, and Piazza del Popolo are considered the northern gate to the city.

To get to Aqueduct Park (Parco degli Aquedotti):

Take Metro Line A to Lucio Sestio and walk southwest down Via Lucio Sestio for approximately 6 blocks at which point there is an entrance to the park. (Just past some soccer fields) The main sites are the "newer" Acqua Felice (1500's) and the ruins of the Aqua Marcia and the Aqua Claudia, which are the long, high arches you probably saw from the train.

Or you can also get off at the next stop, Giulio Agricola and walk about 10 minutes southwest on Viale Appio Claudio. After walking the aqueducts (heading EAST), you might want to go to the metro station at Cinecitta rather than turning around and walking back!

An recommended book is "Guide to the Aqueducts of Ancient Rome" by Peter J. Aicher, available in paperback.

If you Google Map this and zoom in using their "satellite" view, you get a great look at the aqueducts from above!

Note, if you are driving to the park your GPS may take you down the Appian Way. Do know that it is closed to vehicle traffic on Sundays... and from that entrance it's a long walk. Taking the metro is probably the easiest way to get to the Parco degli Acquedotti.

Ciao,
Ron

Thank you all so much! It would be great if we can make time to get there.