(1/2) In the area in front of Porta Napoli are the imposing remains of a Roman-era water collection cistern, better known locally as the "Vasche limarie." It consists of two elongated, rectangular, interconnected chambers, placed side by side in different eras. The larger chamber has six square columns aligned in the center. Near the northwest corner are the remains of a rectangular channel, originally covered with sloping tiles and used to drain water during cleaning operations.

The masonry structures are made of cement-like material, with brickwork in the smaller basin and uncertain workmanship and brickwork in the larger basin.

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(2/2) The now-destroyed roof consisted of a barrel vault covering the decanting water tank, resting on the perimeter masonry and five intermediate pillars. The floor is still well preserved and …

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