Los Arcos de Querétaro

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Los Arcos de Querétaro is a historic 18th-century stone aqueduct and iconic landmark in the city of Querétaro, Mexico, known for its long series of monumental arches.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf aqueduct
historic monument
landmark
architecturalStyle Baroque
builtDuring Viceroyalty of New Spain NERFINISHED
builtFor public water supply
category Aqueducts in Mexico
Buildings and structures in Querétaro
Tourist attractions in Querétaro
World Heritage Sites in Mexico NERFINISHED
constructionEndDate 1738
constructionStartDate 1726
constructionTechnique stone masonry arches
continent North America
country Mexico
crosses valley near Querétaro City
culturalSignificance iconic image of Querétaro’s skyline
elevationAboveSeaLevel approximately 1,800 meters
hasHeritageDesignation World Heritage Site (as part of historic center) NERFINISHED
hasPart arches
hasType masonry aqueduct
heritageDesignation UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED
heritageStatus protected historic structure
imageSubject postcards of Querétaro
tourism promotion of Querétaro
inception 18th century
isPartOf urban landscape of Querétaro City
languageOfSurroundingArea Spanish
locatedIn Central Mexico
Querétaro City NERFINISHED
State of Querétaro NERFINISHED
locatedInTimeZone Central Time Zone
surface form: Central Standard Time
locatedOn Avenida de los Arcos NERFINISHED
material stone
near historic center of Querétaro NERFINISHED
notableFor being a symbol of Querétaro City
long series of monumental arches
numberOfArches 74
originalFunction water supply aqueduct
partOf Historic Monuments Zone of Querétaro NERFINISHED
region Bajío region of Mexico NERFINISHED
significance engineering achievement of colonial Mexico
significantPeriod Colonial era in Mexico
touristAttraction yes
usedFor transporting water from springs to the city
visitorActivity photography
sightseeing

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aqueduct of Querétaro alsoKnownAs Los Arcos de Querétaro
subject surface form: Aqueduct of Querétaro