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Naviglio della Martesanaは、ミラノとロンバルディアの主要な川を結ぶ古代の人工運河の中で、おそらく最も知られていないものです。Adda川からTrezzo d’Addaの集落であるConcaで生まれ、首都の北東にあるMartesana地域を横切り、市内に到着するとVia Melchiorre Gioiaの下に姿を消し、Cassina de’ Pommの高さに達します。長さは約38km、幅は9メートルから18メートルです。しかし、かつてNaviglio della Martesanaは、Conca dell’Incoronataを中心とした閘門システムが短いNaviglio di S. Marcoと都市部のNavigliに接続していた中心部まで、開いた状態で続いていました。この閘門は1496年に落成し、Leonardo da Vinciが設計した閘門扉を利用しました。運河は1471年にFrancesco Sforzaの時代に開削されました。他のNavigliと接続することにより、LeonardoはSforza家の夢を実現するための基礎を築きました。それは、Ticino川、したがってMaggiore湖からAdda川まで水路で移動することです。

In Groppello d'Adda, along the Martesana Canal, there is a large waterwheel called "el rudun." It is not a mill, but a noria that was used to raise water for irrigation. It was built in 1618 at the behest of Cardinal Federico Borromeo. It was used to irrigate the vegetable gardens and gardens of the Archbishop's Villa. Tradition attributes the design to Leonardo da Vinci. The water also fed kitchens, washhouses, and livestock watering troughs. The original wheel was dismantled in the late 19th century. The current one is a 1989 reconstruction, restored several times. It has a diameter of 11 meters and eight large blades. Today, it is a historical and educational symbol that tells the story of the area's past.

Iconic cycleable asphalt ramp leading to the Castle

The church's current structure is largely the result of 20th-century reconstructions and expansions, although its origins date back to older religious buildings. It is the hub of the town's religious and community life. The building stands out for its modern architectural lines, typical of the reworking of traditional 20th-century styles, and for its imposing bell tower that marks its presence in the urban landscape.

The Crespi d'Adda Workers' Village is an exceptionally well-preserved historic company town, built starting in 1877 by the Crespi family for the workers of their cotton mill. The town center is considered the finest example of a company town in Southern Europe for its conception of an "ideal city," where workers had all the necessary services, including single-family homes and social facilities. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that the houses are still inhabited. Due to its importance, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.

The Sanctuary and Rock Church of San Vittore Martire is an extraordinary complex spread across three levels, exploiting natural caves. The oldest part is the Hypogeum Rock Church, a cave of early medieval origin known for a 10th-century fresco believed to have served as a refuge. Over this, a more classical-style Upper Church was built. The entire complex is connected by a Holy Staircase.

Surroundings of Cassano d'Adda