The Roman cisterns

The Roman cisterns

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Findings of the remains of some water cisterns show that Bergomum had a very well organised water supply system. In the Rocca complex it is still possible to see the remains of a Roman cistern, the only one that can be visited. In the Sant'Agata monastery complex there are six cisterns still full of water, but it is not possible to visit them due to the cloistered character of the monastery. Other remains of cisterns, which today cannot be visited, have been identified at various points in the Upper Town, including the remains of a cistern recently discovered near Palazzo Moroni.


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Findings of the remains of some water cisterns show that Bergomum had a very well organised water supply system. In the Rocca complex it is still possible to see the remains of a Roman cistern, the only one that can be visited. In the Sant'Agata monastery complex there are six cisterns still full of water, but it is not possible to visit them due to the cloistered character of the monastery. Other remains of cisterns, which today cannot be visited, have been identified at various points in the Upper Town, including the remains of a cistern recently discovered near Palazzo Moroni.