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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 . [ 1 ]
In the middle of this plaza is a fountain that honors Juan Antonio de Urrutia y Arana, who built that large aqueduct to bring water to the city. Around the plaza is the Galeria Libertad (Libertad Gallery) and the Casa de Ecala (Ecala House), which is a baronial mansion from the 18th century with large balconies and wrought ironwork.
He financed the Aqueduct of Querétaro in order to bring water to the City of Querétaro from the springs in "La Cañada" (the Ravine). The Aqueduct was constructed following a request from the city's Capuhin nuns and the Marquess was convinced by his wife (who also contributed money for the construction).
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In 1924, Owens Valley residents seized the L.A. Aqueduct in a defiant protest. An event focuses on remembering the troubled chapter of L.A. water history.
Another major attraction is its 74-arched aqueduct built in the early 1700s. The aqueduct rises 23 meters (75 ft) above street level and conveyed drinking water to the city from regional springs until 1970. [22] The founding of the city of Querétaro is celebrated in July with various cultural and gastronomic events.