Cisternone, Water storage building in Livorno, Italy
The Cisternone features a neoclassical design with a semicircular atrium, five aisles, and a prominent half cupola on its facade measuring 38 meters wide.
Construction began in 1828 under architect Pasquale Poccianti, and Grand Duke Leopold II of Lorraine inaugurated this water purification facility in 1842.
The structure exemplifies early 19th-century engineering innovation through its integration of industrial function with neoclassical architectural principles.
The building contained a T-shaped reservoir with a capacity of 11,000 cubic meters, filtering water from Colognole springs through layers of gravel and carbon.
The interior layout includes seven longitudinal sections divided by an intermediate wall that manages water flow between different purification stages.
Location: Livorno
Architects: Pasquale Poccianti
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Part of: Cisternoni of Livorno
GPS coordinates: 43.55251,10.31957
Latest update: May 24, 2025 14:06
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