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La Raccolta delle Acque

TIME : 2016/2/18 21:29:47

Matera's fascinating water-storage system can be better understood when you visit this ancient complex of underground cisterns and canals, which was used to collect rainwater from roofs, streets and houses in the vicinity. The largest cistern is nearly 15m deep and 5m long.