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The hydraulic junction of the Tombe Morte-Tredici Ponti constitutes the most important concentration of artificial waterways in the province of Cremona, irrigating approximately 85,000 hectares of countryside. Here the Naviglio Civico di Cremona, the Naviglio Grande Pallavicino and the Canale Vacchelli intersect, the latter pouring almost all of its flow into the Naviglio Pallavicino, the Naviglio Civico and a dozen irrigation ditches through an impressive system of locks. Finally, a spillway, built between 1968 and 1981, detaches from the junction, which discharges any excess flow from the Naviglio Civico, the Naviglio Pallavicino and the Vacchelli into the Oglio river. Two different hypotheses have been made regarding the origin of the name, the first would originate from the term tomba which is synonymous with siphon, a hydraulic element that connects two conduits. Probably some of these artifacts would have fallen into disuse, hence the adjective death. Another hypothesis is linked to the discovery of several dozen burials dating back to the late Roman era.

The intersection of these channels is very suggestive

The Dead Tombs (also known as Le Formose) are an important hydraulic node located in the municipal area of Genivolta

I report, for information purposes, what little I read to contextualize my visit and try to explain such a concentration of water and water exchanges. (from Wikipedia) "[...] The Dead Tombs (also known as Le Formose) are an important hydraulic node located in the municipal area of Genivolta, in the central-northern sector of the province of Cremona. In a space of a few hundred square meters, three waterways of a certain importance intersect (Naviglio Civico di Cremona, Naviglio Grande Pallavicino and Canale Vacchelli). While the two canals do not exchange their waters except to a minimal extent, the Vacchelli Canal pours almost all of its flow into the Naviglio Pallavicino, the Naviglio Civico and a dozen smaller canals, via a notable system of locks. Finally, a drainage vessel, built between 1968 and 1981, detaches from the node, which discharges any excess flow of the Naviglio Civico, the Naviglio Pallavicino and the Vacchelli into Oglio. The reason why so many important watercourses meet precisely in this place is to be found in the morphological characteristics of this strip of the Po Valley. The Crema area is crossed by a relict river valley, called the Morbasco valley or Navigli valley. This valley has its head in the strip of territory between Romanengo and Soncino and can be precisely identified up to a few kilometers south of Soresina. This depression, whose bottom is located about ten meters lower than the fundamental level of the plain, was in ancient times the natural location of a still existing watercourse, the Morbasco, and currently hosts the riverbeds of the Naviglio Civico di Cremona and the Naviglio Grande Pallavicino. At the Dead Tombs there is a narrowing of this valley, which forces the waterways to come closer and then meet, and then separate again as the furrow widens again [...]"

Important hydraulic junction and meeting point between various dirt paths that allow you to discover the area by bike. You cannot get here by motorized means. This area is full of fun dirt roads, to be discovered slowly! Following the Vacchelli and then the Naviglio Cremonese, you can easily get to Cremona!

It is difficult not to stop in this peaceful corner. Shade and cool at will in summer thanks to the continuous movement of the waters that pass under the thirteen bridges.

Large water engineering plant, the Cremonese countryside has been irrigated for centuries thanks to the canals that intersect (in the true sense of the word) at this point, one is amazed by the various directions of the water

numerous churches with a different architectural style, you can find them in all the villages scattered in the Cremonese countryside