Under the watchful gaze of Duke Ludovico Sforza, known as “il Moro,” the Roggia Mora took shape. It was not just a canal, but a testament to ambition and ingenuity. The Roggia Mora, stretching over 60 kilometers, was conceived to quench the thirst of the Duke’s beloved Sforzesca estate near Vigevano. It embarked on its journey from the Sesia River, snaking its way southeast through charming towns like Prato Sesia and Ghemme. Near Briona, it met its first companion, the Strona River, their waters mingling before continuing their journey as the Roggia Mora-Strona. The Roggia Mora was not content with a single source. It embraced the waters of the Agogna and Terdoppio rivers, a testament to the interconnectedness of nature’s veins. Along its path, the Roggia Mora nurtured the land, its waters a lifeline for agriculture, particularly the renowned rice fields of the region. The Roggia Mora whispered tales of its creation, a blend of ancient ingenuity and Renaissance ambition that continues to nourish the land and captivate the imagination.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno