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Querétaro Aqueduct

aqueduct, Querétaro, Mexico
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The Querétaro Aqueduct is a prominent feature of the city of Querétaro, Mexico, recognized for its Spanish colonial architecture. Built in the 1720s and 1730s, the aqueduct is approximately 5.5 miles (9 km) long. A significant portion of it, about 4,200 feet (1,280 meters), is supported by 74 stone piers that reach up to 75 feet (23 meters) in height. Its primary purpose was to transport water to the city from nearby springs. The historic center of Querétaro, including this aqueduct, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.12

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