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Fonte Civillina Refuge Recoaro

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Fonte Civillina Refuge Recoaro

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    June 18, 2024

    THE CATULLIANA SOURCE AND TRADE FROM FERRUGINOUS WATER
    In 1801 Giovanni Catullo cultivated “pyrolusite” (a manganese oxide) near the Fonte Civillina refuge, working on ancient excavations and opening new tunnels. Subsequently, knowing the healing properties of the water that flowed from the land he was in charge of, he decided to exploit it commercially. It was a ferruginous-arsenical water and, in 1818, after having carried out the appropriate analyses, the water was considered curative and obtained a license from the Continental Health Authority for sale.


    In what was called "Fonte Catulliana" works were carried out in order to collect and convey the water that exuded from the rock and direct it into a collection tank which was initially made of wood and clay and later made of stone.

    In 1888 the source became the property of the municipality of Recoaro, which leased it for a few years. In this period the source of the Civillina was a locality

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      Elevation 800 m

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      Location: Recoaro Terme, Vicenza, Veneto, Italy

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