Aqüeducte de Santa Llúcia
A Gothic aqueduct from the 13th-14th centuries that carried spring water down to the town. Two arched sections still stand, Santa Llúcia and La Pedrera, with double rows of pointed arches reaching about 14 metres high. Declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 2006, it can be admired freely from outside, just beyond the edge of Morella.
Before there were pipes, two rows of pointed arches about 14 metres high brought spring water down to the town: that is the Aqüeducte de Santa Llúcia, built between the 13th and 14th centuries just outside Morella. Only two sections survive today, but they make their point.
What remains
The Santa Llúcia and La Pedrera stretches still stand, with their double rows of Gothic arches that crossed the ravines to keep the water flowing downhill. The dressed stone and the height give a sense of the effort it took to supply a town perched at nearly a thousand metres.
Visiting
It was declared a Cultural Heritage Site in 2006 and can be seen freely from outside, with no opening hours or ticket. It lies beyond the walled town, so it is best reached on foot or by car and paired with a walk along the town walls. Ten minutes is enough to see it, and many visitors skip it simply because it sits at the edge of the village.
Frequently asked questions
Can you see the Santa Llúcia Aqueduct for free?
Yes, it can be viewed freely from the outside, with no hours or ticket. It's on the outskirts of Morella, beyond the walled enclosure.
From what period is the Santa Llúcia aqueduct?
It's a Gothic aqueduct built between the 13th and 14th centuries that carried spring water to the town. It was declared a Site of Cultural Interest in 2006.
What is preserved of the aqueduct?
Two stretches of arches remain standing, the Santa Llúcia and La Pedrera sections, with double rows of pointed arches reaching about 14 metres high that crossed the ravines to keep the water flowing on a slope.
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