Tourist in Spain receives huge fine for illegally scaling ancient aqueduct – CSN News

A man has been fined for taking a selfie on the famous aqueduct in Segovia. 

Last Tuesday morning at 8:15am the incident occurred 25 metres above the surface. 

Emergency services arrived quickly, without knowing if he intended to harm himself. 

After being identified, he was slapped with a fine of between €1,500-3,000 by the Policia Local for civil disobedience.

Photos show a tourist posing in a hat, sunglasses and other accessories.

Segovia Aqueduct is an iconic symbol for the city and one of best preserved Roman aqueducts bridges.

The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. It was used until 1973.

The 11-mile long structure was used to transport the water from mountain springs into the city’s fountains, bath houses and homes.

The bridge is believed to have been built in the first century AD. 98 AD was estimated as the year it was likely completed.

In 2016, research revealed that the bridge might be older than 112 AD or 116 AD.