Cisternone Romano

The Cisternone Romano features 53 interior pillars supporting three naves and 36 additional pillars along the perimeter walls of this water storage facility.

Built during the Roman Empire, this underground structure collected and stored rainwater for the population of Formia until the mid-nineteenth century.

The engineering methods implemented in this 1,200-square-meter cistern demonstrate the technical capabilities of Roman architects in creating sustainable water systems.

Located ten meters below current street level at Via della Torre 18, the cistern maintains a consistent temperature throughout the year.

With its storage capacity of 7,000 cubic meters and height of 7.5 meters, this cistern remained the largest of its type for over one hundred years.

Location: Formia

Address: Via della Torre, 18 ‒ 04023 Formia (LT)

Phone: +393282164540

Email: cisternone.romano@comune.formia.lt.it

GPS coordinates: 41.25623,13.59989

Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:24