Q: In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.
Statement: Since the 12th century, sightseers and religious pilgrims alike have been flocking to this spectacularly situated fortified town atop a cliff above the Alzou river (best appreciated from the village of L'Hos?­pi?­ta?­let across the valley). Choices:  1. There are no towns quite like this town in the area. 2. The town is situated atop a cliff above the Alzou river. 3. The town is situated down in the Grand Canyon.
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Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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2