Navigli

In questo articolo illustreremo la zona Navigli di Milano e come questi canali sono cambiati nel corso degli anni.

Navigli are a system of artificial and navigable canals, built between the 12th and 16th centuries, for defensive purposes, to supply water to the city center and for the transport of goods.

The Navigli system connected Lake Maggiore, Como and the lower Ticino.

Located southwest of Milan, the Navigli district starts from Porta Ticinese, where the Darsena is located, the ancient port of Milan and today the heart of the district, from which the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese courses start.

They are one of the trendiest and most picturesque districts of Milan, where the young and lively spirit is combined with the intimate atmosphere similar to that of a small town.

In the past the Navigli district were used to navigate and trade between the various cities, and there the women used to wash the clothes.