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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 the center of town, on the right bank of the Martesana Canal, stands an imposing waterwheel (popularly known as a rudun) said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Despite appearances, the wheel is not a mill, but a noria. Its function, in fact, was never to grind grain or power machinery, but rather to lift water from the canal to channel it into an irrigation system.

In the center of town, on the right bank of the Martesana Canal, stands an imposing waterwheel (popularly known as a rudun) said to have been designed by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Despite appearances, the wheel is not a mill, but a noria. Its function, in fact, was never to grind grain or power machinery, but rather to lift water from the canal to channel it into an irrigation system.

We are in Groppello, a hamlet in the municipality of Cassano d'Adda, and we must go back in time to 1618, when Cardinal Federico Borromeo commissioned this large wheel to convey the water needed to irrigate the vegetable gardens and gardens of the Archbishop's Villa. It is said that this majestic work, at the Cardinal's request, was designed by Leonardo da Vinci himself. Which, if anything, adds to its charm.

Great ride

It's just a shame that bicycles are not allowed

Built in the 11th century, this basilica is one of the most significant examples of Lombard Romanesque architecture. The brick façade and bell tower dominate the central square of Rivolta d'Adda, while inside, medieval frescoes and decorations testify to the site's long history.

Is there an entrance fee?