Canale delle Moline, Medieval canal in central Bologna, Italy
The Canale delle Moline flows through Bologna's center as part of a network of five waterways, including Navile, Savena, Cavaticcio, and Reno canals.
From the Middle Ages until the early 1900s, this waterway powered fifteen mills dedicated to wheat processing and silk production along its course.
The canal section visible from Via Piella presents traditional Bologna architecture with its water flowing between rows of painted buildings.
Visitors can observe the canal from multiple vantage points, including the bridge on Via Piella and the stretch between Via Capo di Lucca and Via Alessandrini.
The sixteenth-century houses between numbers 9 and 25 on Via Capo di Lucca were constructed specifically for millers who operated the wheat mills.
Location: Bologna
Part of: Canai de Bologna
Address: Via Capo di Lucca 2/4
GPS coordinates: 44.49860,11.34700
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:57
Bologna's central squares and streets present numerous photography opportunities. The medieval towers, Renaissance buildings, and covered walkways create distinct backgrounds. The city's architecture includes the Asinelli Tower, Neptune Fountain, and Santo Stefano church complex. Parks and gardens provide natural settings, while the university district shows academic heritage.
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San Martino
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Palazzo Bentivoglio
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Torre dei Prendiparte
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Arena del Sole
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Palazzo Magnani
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Sferisterio della Montagnola
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Giardino del Guasto
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Monumento ai caduti del VIII Agosto 1848
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Monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi
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Palazzo Boncompagni
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Jewish Museum of Bologna
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Torre dei Guidozagni
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Palazzo Leoni, Bologna
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Palazzo Rossi Poggi Marsili
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San Nicolò degli Albari
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Finestrella di Via Piella
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Palazzo del Monte di Pietà
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Casa Azzoguidi
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Palazzo Grassi, Bologna
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San Donato
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"Giuseppe Guglielmi" Library
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Torresotto dei Piella
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Palazzo Malvezzi Locatelli ora Bianconcini
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Portico di San Giacomo
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Casa editrice Zanichelli
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