Le Cisterne Romane Sotto di Piazza del Popolo

Le Cisterne Romane Sotto di Piazza del Popolo

Le Cisterne Romane Sotto di Piazza del Popolo
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Pamela F
Powell River, Canada1,361 contributions
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Sep 2018 • Couples
When you stand in the main square of Todi, the Piazza del Popolo, you have no idea that below you exists a system of Roman cisterns that were used in ancient times to supply water to the town. If you go to the Tourist Office on the square you can sign up for a 15 minute (2 Euro) guided tour of part of the cistern complex. Worth doing!
Written November 1, 2018
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jchwood
Portland, OR19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2017 • Couples
There is not a whole lot to see here. It is inexpensive to visit, only 2 Euros per person and very cool on a hot day.
Written July 19, 2017
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GuidoLocattelli
Cuyahoga Falls, OH6,818 contributions
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Jul 2016 • Solo
Not everything is on the up-and-up here. The cisterns are in huge chambers constructed by the Romans underground below the old forum. This was a surprise - something that I did not know about when I came here many years ago long before the convenient range of calendar dates suitable for completing this review were made available. I was traveling alone using a eur-rail pass and international student identity card to save money by staying around Orvieto. The train transportation system took me toward Perugia but I decided to stop at Todi. I am glad that I made that decision. This cistern was the source of the Roman running water system from what I was told. It was where running water was collected and stored. A good look at technical sophistication of the Roman engineering system for bringing these advantages of running water to citizens of the Roman Empire. It was a special experience for me to see this cistern located in huge Roman chambers below the old forum - close to the town square I was told. Technical sophistication of Roman engineering was on display for me to see. I enjoyed every minute of being there - walking up and down the steps that took me deep into the huge chambers that were much like giant halls or an empty auditorium located underground. Fascinating! Talk about a crypt? Maybe two hours are enough but I wanted to stay there longer and return twice. I was told that there were at least twenty one or so separate cisterns below in two compartments - one east and the other west. The local Pinacoteca museum has information about these matters. I read the two page lengthy description written in Italian about the entire system. Just wonderful Italian prose! If you want to know why and how the Romans made achievements like this so essential for maintaining their empire, look no further. Good example of Roman technical experience for engineering. I brought with me three or more college level years of training in Italian. So much of the information was written in that language. I would imagine that today's civil engineers would like to see this. You can stay in the cathedrals above ground as long as I wanted to stay underground in the cisterns. You don't get to make these choices everyday. We might be worshipping different gods when we make such determinations. Is it the same as building a bridge or aqueduct that has lasted for centuries? I will leave the search for an answer to that question up to you. The steps leading down under ground were neat and strong and seemingly made of iron for strength. Another case of Roman engineering skills with modern renovation to attract tourists and keep them safe. By all means go there.
Written June 5, 2017
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SibyllaTiburtina
Ampthill and Todi15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2017 • Couples
They'll give you a hard hat to wear and you climb down the very save modern iron steps, deep into the huge hall-like chambers where the Roman running water supply was collected and stored. It is a special experience and a vivid insight into the scale and technical sophistication of Roman engineering.
Written April 26, 2017
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Shergar440
Leighton Buzzard, UK32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Couples
We visited this lovely town twice. From the lovely churches to the best ice cream in the area. ( just off the center )
Written June 17, 2016
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Intenditore
Manchester100 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2015 • Solo
This self guided trip of the water system is interesting and educational if this is one of your interests. Like many Roman remains, it reminds one of how little progress has been made. The written information offered is helpful but takes 30 minutes to take in.

Whilst offered a helmet, this was not really necessary and should not put off those with mild claustrophobia

For 2 euros it is a bargain, but like all Italian sites it was closed for two hours over lunch, 13:00 to 15:00 hrs.

When are Italian museums going to wake up to idea that this is a customer focused activity, with many visitors having travelled miles to see a site, yet arriving close to the closure time!!!

Simon Hanley +447828417512
Written August 26, 2015
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