Valley of the Mills
Latest update: 2 February 2024
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The Valle dei Mulini or 'Valley of the Mills' can be found behind Piazza Tasso near the Hotel Antiche Mura.
Two ancient rivers formed the valley which has a saw mill and flour mill that date back to the 10th century. The valley is now abandoned and overgrown with vegetation including Phillitus Vulgaris, a rare fern. |
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In 1866, Piazza Tasso was built, isolating the valley from the sea. This created a humid environment and the subsequent rising damp brought the end of the mills.
The valley can only be viewed from above - next to the hotel Antiche Mura there's an area from which you can look down. It's a sheer drop and can cause a bit of dizziness for vertigo sufferers so just tread carefully.
The valley can only be viewed from above - next to the hotel Antiche Mura there's an area from which you can look down. It's a sheer drop and can cause a bit of dizziness for vertigo sufferers so just tread carefully.
Location: Via Fuorimura
Close by: Piazza Tasso, Santuario della Madonna del Carmine
Walking distance from Piazza Tasso: 1 minute
Directions: From Piazza Tasso walk in the opposite direction to the sea, past the taxi rank until you see a sign on the right for the Hotel Antiche Mura. The valley is just to the left of the hotel.
Close by: Piazza Tasso, Santuario della Madonna del Carmine
Walking distance from Piazza Tasso: 1 minute
Directions: From Piazza Tasso walk in the opposite direction to the sea, past the taxi rank until you see a sign on the right for the Hotel Antiche Mura. The valley is just to the left of the hotel.
