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Aqueduct of Santa Clara
Aqueducto de Santa Clara
Vertical pillars of the aqueduct near the Church of Santa Clara
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General information
TypeAqueduct
Architectural styleMedieval
LocationVila do Conde
Town or cityVila do Conde
CountryPortugal
Coordinates41°21′22.7″N 8°44′23.8″W / 41.356306°N 8.739944°W / 41.356306; -8.739944
Opened17th century
OwnerPortuguese Republic
Technical details
MaterialGranite
Design and construction
Architect(s)Manuel Pinho Villa Lobos

The Aqueduct of Santa Clara is the second largest Portuguese aqueduct system. Built between 1626 and 1714, it includes 999 arches stretching for 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) from the spring of Terroso in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim to the Convent of Santa Clara in the municipality of Vila do Conde.

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