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Secrets of underground tunnels of Bologna

Tunnels were built or converted for different needs over time: water reservoir, passages, air raid shelters

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Under Bologna lies an intricate complex of tunnels winding below the city.

Weird Italy emilia-romagna Secrets of underground tunnels of Bologna Magazine What to see in Italy water reservoir underground city tunnels Palazzo Maccaferri emilia romagna bologna Air raid shelter Tunnels were built or converted for different needs over time: water reservoir, passages, air raid shelters, etc.

Waterways of Bologna had a long story: used since Roman times, their importance increased with Middle Ages to fulfil the needs of the growing economy of Bologna.

During Renaissance, waterways were even upgraded with a real port connecting Bologna to Adriatico Sea.

Foto: Massimo Brunelli

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Aposa stream – Access from Via Rizzoli

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Bagni di Mario – Large underground water reservoir built in 1563 by Tommaso Laureti to supply Neptune Fontain.

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Navile channel

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Del Guasto – Air raid shelter (War World II)

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