Segovia was founded in 1076 BCE, according to legend. The city's origins are with the Iberians, although Neolithic remains have been found nearby in the Spanish high country. In the late first or early second century, the magnificent aqueduct was constructed. Pre-fitted blocks were hooked and hoisted into place over the 2200 ft. span. Although the aqueduct is among the most significant Roman engineering marvels, little more is known about its origins. Still, it was used continuously until 1884.

As in any case where something's origins are uncertain [human evolution, cough, cough], some will put their faith in believing a cute story. Legend says a young water vendor named Juanilla daily trudged down to a nearby river valley to fetch water, until she grew tired and offered to "sell my soul to the Devil if he would make the water reach my house." Satan agreed to the deal, but the girl insisted the water reach her house before the cock crowed the next morning. She quickly realized that Daniel Webster wasn't alive yet and therefore couldn't save her, so she locked herself in her chamber to pray for forgiveness while trembling with fear. When the cock crowed, the Devil still had one single stone to lay; Juanilla's prayers caused day to break slightly earlier than usual, and she was saved.