Cisternino di Pian di Rota

The Cisternino di Pian di Rota features a rectangular reservoir with a prominent portico adorned by four Tuscan columns supporting an entablature and pediment.

Construction of this water facility began in 1845, following designs by architect Pasquale Poccianti, and reached completion in 1852 when Colognole spring water entered the building.

The structure represents Italian engineering excellence through its combination of neoclassical architecture and advanced water purification systems of the nineteenth century.

The interior space contains two main sections: one serving as the primary water reservoir and another dedicated to filtration through coal and gravel layers.

Twenty-eight Tuscan pillars support the vaulted roof structure, while narrow slit windows running along the perimeter walls provide minimal illumination to the interior spaces.

Location: Livorno

Architects: Pasquale Poccianti

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Part of: Cisternoni of Livorno

GPS coordinates: 43.56870,10.36450

Latest update: March 4, 2025 08:44