Acquedotto romano del Serino (Aqua Augusta)
Serino (AV)
Hidden gemNature
The story
From the springs of Serino the Aqua Augusta set out to carry water all the way to Naples and the fleet at Miseno, one of the longest aqueducts of the Roman world.
Access
Springs visible; monumental remains in Naples/Bacoli (linked entries)
Hours and prices
Free entry.
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