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The Secret Waterways of Milan: Uncovering the Ancient Leonardo da Vinci Canals of Italy
The Secret Waterways of Milan: Uncovering the Ancient Leonardo da Vinci Canals of Italy While the world’s attention is often drawn to the Duomo’s spires or the high-fashion boutiques of the Quadrilatero della Moda, travellers are rediscovering a maritime secret. As the 2026 Winter Olympics bring international attention to Northern Italy, an ancient aquatic legacy—once the city’s lifeblood—is undergoing a cultural renaissance. Milan is frequently regarded as a landlocked industrial powerhouse, but a sophisticated network of canals known as the Navigli continues to circulate through its urban landscape. An Engineered Legacy: The...