Muzza Canal
Muzza Canal | |
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Origin | River Adda at Cassano d'Adda, (Province of Milan) |
Mouth | River Adda at Castiglione d'Adda (Province of Lodi) |
Basin countries | Italy |
Length | 60.6 km |
Source elevation | 120 m |
Avg. discharge | (at Truccazzano; Mulazzano; Muzza P.) 90; 75; 40 m³/s |
The Muzza Canal in Lombardy, Italy is one of the oldest European irrigation canals, excavated between 1220 and 1230 on Imperial decree by Lodi townspeople. It begins in Cassano d'Adda, and delivers Adda River water to a wide agricultural area.
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References
- L'Adda e i canali, Comune di Zelo Buon Persico, 12 September 2005.