Acquedotto medievale di San Renato

The medieval aqueduct, visible in the village of San Clemente, is a structure often mistakenly believed to date from Roman times. In reality, its origins go back to the Middle Ages, when the area was criss-crossed by a dense network of artificial canals used for irrigating fields and powering mills.

Built as an arched viaduct to overcome a natural drop in elevation, the aqueduct channelled water from the springs of Citola and Camerelle towards the mill at San Renato. Over the centuries, the structure has undergone alterations, partial demolition and adaptations linked to the urban, railway and road development of the area.

Today, the aqueduct stands as a significant testament to the medieval landscape and the hydraulic history of Nocera Superiore, closely linked to the evolution of the hamlet of San Clemente.

Opening hours

The aqueduct is visible at all times as, being a public space located near the Giuseppe Mazzini Arena, it has no opening hours.

General information

You can visit the Medieval Aqueduct of San Renato accompanied by volunteers from the Nuceria Archaeological Group by booking via email at gruppoarcheologiconuceria@gmail.com.