Aqueduct of Querétaro

The aqueduct of Querétaro is an 18th-century aqueduct in the Mexican city of Querétaro. It is a symbol of the city of Querétaro and one of the largest aqueducts in Mexico. It forms a part of the historic center of Querétaro, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is 1,280 metres (4,200 ft) long and has 74 arches which reach an average height of 28.5 m (94 ft).

The aqueduct has been designated as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

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