Qanat di Palermo
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A network of underground water channels that dates back to the Middle Ages.

šŸ“œ A network of underground water channels that dates back to the Middle Ages in Palermo, Italy.

Why Go

🌊 Explore ancient Arab-Jesuit hydraulic engineering
🚶 Walk inside water tunnels, discover "the cathedral under the city"
šŸ’§ Experience Palermo's underground water veins
āœ… Water filtered from porous limestone, safe to drink

Why Avoid

āš ļø Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant, or poor cardiovascular health
šŸ’Ŗ Requires high level of physical fitness
šŸ‘• Water level can reach up to one meter, change of clothes recommended

Tips

šŸ—“ļø Reservation is required
ā›‘ļø Cave guides provide helmet and light
šŸŽ’ Equipment (boots, helmet, wetsuit) provided for small groups

Cost

šŸ’° Adults EUR 10, Children EUR 8.

Hours

šŸ•’ Open all year, Mon-Fri, group appointments available.

šŸ…æļø Parking

7 Piazza Tommaso Edison, 90144 Palermo PA.

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