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Palombaro Lungo

A massive 16th-century underground cistern beneath Piazza Vittorio Veneto, known as the 'underground cathedral'. At 15 meters deep and 50 meters long, it held 5 million liters of water.

Practical Information

Prices verified: Jan 17, 2026

Entrance Fee

Adult
3 EUR~3.0 $

Adults €3, children free

Best Time to Visit

English tours typically at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm. Great escape from summer heat. Tour lasts 25-30 minutes.

Connectivity & Services

Wheelchair access
Not accessible
Audio guide
Not available
Staff assistance
Not available

Facilities & Services

guided tours

Working Hours

Verified: Jan 17, 2026
Monday09:30 — 13:00
Tuesday09:30 — 13:00
Wednesday09:30 — 13:00
Thursday09:30 — 13:00
Friday09:30 — 13:00
Saturday09:30 — 13:00
Sunday09:30 — 13:00

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There are many steps and partly narrow passages, so it may be challenging for those with mobility issues. Temperature inside the cistern stays cool at about 15°C.

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Weather

Average temperature by month

Nowweather7°
93%15 м/с
Todayweather8°3°
Tomorrowweather12°7°
Friweather11°5°
Satweather12°6°
Sunweather13°8°
Monweather12°4°
Tueweather11°0°
11°
3°Jan
12°
3°Feb
15°
5°Mar
18°
8°Apr
24°
12°May
29°
16°Jun
32°
19°Jul
32°
19°Aug
27°
16°Sep
21°
12°Oct
16°
8°Nov
12°
4°Dec

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