Saturday, March 21, 2026, walk to rediscover one of the historic and most troubled canals in the history of our beloved Padua: the Alicorno canal.
Listening to the detailed arguments of Architect and Urban Planner Giovanni Graziani, we will spend a morning immersed in history, anecdotes, and curiosities retracing the course of the Alicorno canal, which appears and disappears in our beloved city.
The canal originates from the Bacchiglione, from which it detaches at the height of the Alicorno bastion and crosses Prato della Valle, where it exchanges waters that flow around the Memmia Island; the canal then reconnects with the Canal of Santa Chiara downstream of the Corvo Bridge, where together they form the Canal of San Massimo. It is believed that the canal was originally dug to irrigate the gardens within the sixteenth-century city walls.
The meeting point is set for 9:15 AM in the Bassanello area (Via Pietro Cossa).
Duration of the visit (indicative) 2 hours and 20 minutes, comfortable footwear is recommended.
A contribution of €12 per participant is required, €10 for members; €8 for children up to 12 years old.
To book, send a WhatsApp message to +39 3716890812.
For those interested, there will be the possibility of subscribing to the 2026 membership card of Padovanità, which allows discounts and benefits for holders.
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