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Zacatecas Aqueduct

Zacatecas Aqueduct
Architecture

Zacatecas Aqueduct

Av. González Ortega , Centro , Zacatecas, Zac.. 98000.

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The construction of the Acueducto de Zacatecas began in the last years of the colonization, and was completed in the beginning years of the Mexican Independence.  Thanks to the arches that integrate a sculptural aspect to the aqueduct, which were developed with quarry and masonry and remodeled with six buttress arches similar to that of the original arches, caused the unevenness of the ground to be overcome, and brought the water from the shaft all the way to the Plazuela de Villarreal, where the town was supplied with water at that time. The aqueduct functioned until 1910, when it was withdrawn from the Plazuela Villa Real in order to make way for the construction of the present Jardin Independencia.

This monumental hydraulic work is a sample of the majesty of some of the construction in the city of Zacatecas. Along with the former Plaza de Toros San Pedro, Enrique Estrada Park, Francisco Goitia Museum, the Fatima Church, and the Spectacular Fountain of Light and Color, form a set of magnificent highlights that adorn the city, and give it a distinctive touch of elegance.

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Pink quarry archery, typical of the city
Pink quarry archery, typical of the city
Aqueduct named El Cubo
Aqueduct named El Cubo
The height of certain arches of this enclosure is of nine meters
The height of certain arches of this enclosure is of nine meters
Built at the end of the 18th century
Built at the end of the 18th century
The aqueduct has 36 arches
The aqueduct has 36 arches
Built at the end of the 18th century, and stopped working in 1929
Built at the end of the 18th century, and stopped working in 1929
Located in front of Sierra de Alica Park
Located in front of Sierra de Alica Park
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Av. González Ortega , Centro , Zacatecas, Zac.. 98000.