Multipurpose use of canal water
Abstract
Italy has the oldest ‘multipurpose’ canal system in Europe. ‘I Navigli di Milano’ (150 km of artificial waterways built between 1150 and 1820), constitute a ‘multipurpose’ powerful system for irrigation, navigation, energy production and fishing. These canals gave life to tiny villages, mills, beautiful villas and factories.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Water management and technologies
Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
Water Governance and Infrastructure
Publication details
- Pages
- 157–157
- Publication date
- 8 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter