Cascata delle Marmore, Ancient Roman waterfall in Terni, Italy
The Cascata delle Marmore consists of three sections reaching a total height of 165 meters, making it the tallest artificial waterfall in Europe.
Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus ordered the construction of this waterfall in 271 BC to divert the Velino River away from disease-causing marshlands.
The waterfall system demonstrates Roman engineering skills through its extensive network of canals and water management structures that remain functional today.
The water flow operates on a scheduled basis, with primary viewing times from 12:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 17:00, requiring visitors to check daily schedules.
The water from the falls powers the Galleto hydroelectric plant, which generates 530 megawatts while maintaining the original Roman water management purpose.
Location: Terni
Elevation above the sea: 326 m
Height: 1 m
Part of: Velino
Website: https://cascatadellemarmore.info
GPS coordinates: 42.55116,12.71525
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
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