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Paladella Dam and Origin of the Naviglio Grande

Paladella Dam and Origin of the Naviglio Grande

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Paladella Dam and Origin of the Naviglio Grande

Name: Paladella Dam and Origin of the Naviglio Grande
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Location: Lonate Pozzolo, Varese, Lombardy, Italy

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June 19, 2025

East Bank of the Ticino - The Paladella dam was built after 1250, located in Tornavento, it marked the origin of the Naviglio Grande and was made of immersed granite slabs that divided the Ticino river into two branches, separating its waters. Originally, it was a palisade that deteriorated with each flood of the river. The main part of the dam, called "spur", juts out into the river for 280 meters using granite blocks, dividing the waters and creating the main channel of the Naviglio. A part of the water, called "mouth of Pavia", was left free to allow navigation towards Pavia and allow the development of the economies of the surrounding territories.

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Paladella Dam and Origin of the Naviglio Grande

1. Villoresi Cycle Path🚲 – Trail loop from Vanzaghello-Magnago

2. Scenic Viewpoint🤳 – View over the vineyards loop from Sant'Anna Ovest

3. Diramatore Vigevano – Tibetan Bridge of Tre Salti loop from Galliate

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