At the beginning of the 20th century, gravel and sand buried most of the Milan canals. Only the Grand Canal and the Pavi Canal remained from the old hydraulic system. Through the Grand Canal, the water enters the Darsen reservoir, and through the Pavia Canal, it leaves in the direction of Pavia. Its length is about 35 km.
This piece of Milan is always beautiful. On the last Sunday of each month, the most adorable antique market in Italy (Mercatone dell’Antiquariato) took place along the embankment of the Grand Canal Navigli. The dams around the Navigli canals are the place to look for lively nightlife. Cafes, restaurants, and shops are open until late at night. Let us take a short walk around.