Milano, Italy

Idroscalo

Idroscalo, Milano

An artificial lake on Milan's eastern edge, dug between the wars as a base for seaplanes. The aircraft are long gone; today landlocked Milanese call it their sea, rowing, swimming, and sunbathing along its banks.

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Roots Earth has a longer story for Idroscalo, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 45.46175556, 9.28851111

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