Can you imagine Bologna as a city of water, crossed by a system of canals? It isn’t easy nowadays, is it? Nevertheless, there’s a place where you can go backwards in time and discover the most ancient hydraulic artifact in Europe still in use, the Chiusa di Casalecchio. In the year 2000 the site was included in the list of UNESCO 2000-2010 Heritage Messengers Programme as a symbol of the culture of peace in favour of young people. During the thematic guided tour, you will walk above the sixteenth century walkway, probably designed by Jacopo Barozzi, called Vignola, who was one of the most important Italian Renaissance architects. You will also experience from up close the majestic dam, whose ramp is 160 m long, 35 m wide and 8 m high, and find out how Bologna became a city of water in the Middle Ages. WHEN: Sunday April 14, 4:30pm Saturday May 4 and 25, 10:00am Saturday May 8 and 22, 10:00am Thursday July 4, 6:30pm Thursday July August 1, 6:30pm Saturday September 7 and 21, 10:00 LENGTH: 1h30 MEETING POINT: Gate of Chiusa di Casalecchio Via Porrettana 187 40033, Casalecchio di Reno (BO) LANGUAGES: Italian / english Note: The meetup is always 15 minutes before the visit starts. Meeting point is at the gate of Chiusa di Casalecchio, Via Porrettana 187, in Casalecchio di Reno. It can be reached from Bologna with the following tper lines: n. 20 (Stop Casalecchio Porrettana Canale/Casalecchio Chiusa), 89 (Stop Casalecchio Porrettana Canale), 92 (Stop Casalecchio Chiusa), 94 (Stop Casalecchio Chiusa). RATE: € 7.00 p/person € 5.00 for children aged from 6 years old to 11 years old Free for children under 6 years old NOTE: It is suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes. Children must be well attended. CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel at least 1 day in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel later, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
