Corinaldo Water Walk: springs, wells and the village’s history

Corinaldo Water Walk: springs, wells and the village’s history

On Sunday 19 April, the Corinaldo branch of Archeoclub d'Italia leads a guided walk focused on the theme of water in the historic village. Part of the second edition of Primavera dei Borghi d'Italia, the walk is a combined cultural, natural and archaeological trek led by Italo Pelinga and Eros Gregorini.

Meet at the Lavatoio delle Fonti at 4:30 PM. The itinerary will visit key water sites: civic wells, external springs, and the hydraulic works that supplied the community over the centuries.

Highlights

• The Lavatoio delle Fonti, built between the 16th and 17th centuries and noted as a notable example of local hydraulic architecture.
• Civic wells and historic springs, with references to past chemical analyses on water potability.
• The Montesecco aqueduct (completed in 1894), which drew water from sources up to nineteen kilometres away.
• The Church of the Incancellata in the Casalini area (also called Pozzo Antico), and the devotional traditions tied to a votive image and the well inside the church.

Why attend

The walk provides a tangible perspective on how water influenced urban life: from public health and infrastructure investments to architectural and religious traces that mark the territory.

Practical information

• Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
• Meeting point: Lavatoio delle Fonti, 4:30 PM
• Organiser: Archeoclub d'Italia - Corinaldo branch
• Booking required: by Friday 17 April
• Booking contacts: Ufficio IAT Corinaldo, tel. 071-7978636, email [email protected]

The walk is suitable for anyone interested in local history and in understanding how water resources have shaped Corinaldo’s urban and social development.