Visit of 1 hour and 30 to the Cisterns of Ancona
Overview
The visit lasting about 2 hours starts with a meeting with the speleologists at the famous Fontana del Calamo; a redeveloped and readapted environment for public use, the speleologists will tell you the story of these hydraulic works and will tell you curiosities about the rediscovery of the Ancona Underground galleries. Most of the information for the visit will be provided in this place as the following rooms suffer from difficult acoustics and are not suitable for conversation.
At the end of this first part we move towards Piazza Stamira: upon arrival, the speleologists will make you put on boots and a helmet equipped with a light before descending underground in the square where a cistern of about 4000 square meters is hidden. By means of a manhole, the speleologists will help you to descend below the street level and after a few steps you will find yourself in an underground world made of darkness and water.
At the end of this first part we move towards Piazza Stamira: upon arrival, the speleologists will make you put on boots and a helmet equipped with a light before descending underground in the square where a cistern of about 4000 square meters is hidden. By means of a manhole, the speleologists will help you to descend below the street level and after a few steps you will find yourself in an underground world made of darkness and water.
Inclusions
- speleological guided tour
- use of the equipment for the descent into the Cistern of Pizza Stamira
- accident and civil liability insurance for accompanying speleologists
- Entry/Admission - Fontana del Calamo
- Entry/Admission - Ancona Piazza Stamira
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fontana del Calamo, Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 60121, Ancona Italy
Behind the famous Ancona fountain, an ancient tank is hidden, now used as an information space where the guides will instruct you on the activity you are about to undertake as well as give you interesting information and curiosities about the history of the city's water systems
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancona Piazza Stamira, Piazza Stamira, Ancona Italy
Below the square there is a large cistern that still has the presence of water. Before descending underground, the guides will give you the necessary equipment and then, through a manhole cover and a short flight of stairs, you will find yourself under buildings, streets in a world of darkness, water and long-forgotten hydraulic works.
Duration: 45 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fontana del Calamo, Corso Giuseppe Mazzini, 60121, Ancona Italy
Behind the famous Ancona fountain, an ancient tank is hidden, now used as an information space where the guides will instruct you on the activity you are about to undertake as well as give you interesting information and curiosities about the history of the city's water systems
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ancona Piazza Stamira, Piazza Stamira, Ancona Italy
Below the square there is a large cistern that still has the presence of water. Before descending underground, the guides will give you the necessary equipment and then, through a manhole cover and a short flight of stairs, you will find yourself under buildings, streets in a world of darkness, water and long-forgotten hydraulic works.
Duration: 45 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Not recommended for people suffering from claustrophobia
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Although staying in small spaces is limited, this activity may be inadvisable for people suffering from claustrophobia. Access to this experience is allowed to people over the age of 13 with a shoe size of at least 38 of the Italian size.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.