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The aqueduct, which is made of ashlar stone, separates Piazza Garibaldi and Corso Ovidio, and elegant steps lead down from the Corso into the square. Having withstood the test of time, this majestic structure has become a symbol of the city. The aqueduct is 106 metres long and is divided into three sections, each of which is significantly different in length: the first section is 76.1 metres long, the second section is 24.38 metres long, and the third section is only 4.92 metres long. How Many Arches Does the Aqueduct Have?

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