- Discover the activities of the Consorzio Canali di Bologna, engaged in the maintenance, management and enhancement of the Reno and Savena canals.
- Enjoy the view from the suspended footbridge in front of the former Casa del Custode, from which you can admire the Savena torrent and the surrounding area.
- Discover the story of the recovery of a historic building, from which a sluice gate is still operated to regulate the flow of the canal.
Duration
1 hour and 45 minutes
Language
ITA / ENG
Description
A guided tour to discover a hydraulic artefact that is still working, but of ancient origin: the San Ruffillo Lock, an artificial barrier built in the bed of the Savena Torrent in order to feed water into the canal of the same name.
After having seen the Chiusa and the intake point from which the Savena Canal begins, we will be able to access the restored spaces of the former Casa del Custode via a footbridge suspended over the water.
Price:
Full: € 8
Reduced Culture Card: € 6
Reduced (6 - 11 years): € 4
Free: 0 - 5 years
The price includes:
Entrance to the Chiusa di San Ruffillo and the former Casa del Custode
Specialized Italian/English speaking tour guide
Guided tour
Meeting point:
Green gate in front of number 186 Via Toscana, Bologna
Before booking, please remember that:
Dogs are not allowed on the guided tour for safety reasons. In the event of heavy rain the tour will be cancelled.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation with refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
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After having seen the Chiusa and the intake point from which the Savena Canal begins, we will be able to access the restored spaces of the former Casa del Custode via a footbridge suspended over the water.
Price:
Full: € 8
Reduced Culture Card: € 6
Reduced (6 - 11 years): € 4
Free: 0 - 5 years
The price includes:
Entrance to the Chiusa di San Ruffillo and the former Casa del Custode
Specialized Italian/English speaking tour guide
Guided tour
Meeting point:
Green gate in front of number 186 Via Toscana, Bologna
Before booking, please remember that:
Dogs are not allowed on the guided tour for safety reasons. In the event of heavy rain the tour will be cancelled.
Cancellation policy:
Cancellation with refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24 hours before the scheduled start of the activity.
Tourist services selling is managed by Bologna Welcome Incoming Travel AgencyShow more
