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Colognole Aqueduct (Leopoldino Aqueduct)

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Colognole Aqueduct (Leopoldino Aqueduct)

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Location: Collesalvetti, Livorno, Italy

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1. Colline pisane orcianesi and Monte Vaso – loop from Collesalvetti

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2. Colognole (Livorno) – Aqueduct loop from Ardenza

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3. Sea View Terrace – Piazza dei Miracoli loop from Navacchio

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Francesco | Cyclo Ergo Sum

November 7, 2023

This grandiose work, inspired by French neoclassical architecture, was commissioned in 1792 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, and completed by Leopold II of Lorraine, hence the name "Leopoldino". The neoclassical pipes and cisterns were part of a sophisticated plan to supply water to Livorno and clean it. It was Livorno's only water source until 1912 and still serves some parts of the city today. However, some parts of the arches are in a state of decay due to the dense surrounding vegetation.

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Ciclosofista

September 12, 2018

This great work, inspired by French neoclassical architecture was commissioned in 1792 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany carried on under the direction of various architects, including Pasquale Poccianti who gave the most remarkable contribution, was concluded by Leopold II of Lorraine. That’s why it took the name of Leopoldino (but it’s better known as the "Acquedotto di Colognole")

The pipelines and the neoclassical cisterns were part of a sophisticated scheme to not only provide water to Livorno, but also clean it.

The scheme was centred on the 18 km long aqueduct which runs south to north bringing water to the city from Colognole (a hamlet on the Livorno Hills).

From the hills by a system of tunnels, galleries and arches the conduit arrives at the "Cisternino" (“little collecting tank “where the waters were filtered and purified) to finally reach, near the city center, the Cisternone (“large water supply tank”) from which water reached all the city areas

It was Livorno's sole water supply until 1912, still serving some areas of the city.

Some parts of the arches, however, are in a state of decay due to the thick vegetation that surrounds them today.

Ludger S-E🕊️

March 2, 2017

A very impressive aqueduct in a very impressive landscape typical of Tuscany. It is worth planning!

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Location: Collesalvetti, Livorno, Italy

Colognole Aqueduct (Leopoldino Aqueduct)

1. Colline pisane orcianesi and Monte Vaso – loop from Collesalvetti

2. Colognole (Livorno) – Aqueduct loop from Ardenza

3. Sea View Terrace – Piazza dei Miracoli loop from Navacchio

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