Secret waters and ancient tunnels: the Qanats of Palermo revealed

Overview

Descend into the belly of Palermo and discover the Qanat, the ancient system of underground canals built to convey water from the slopes to the city. The tour of the Upper Jesuit Qanat, under the Altarello neighborhood near Casa Micciulla, reveals a masterpiece of Arab-Jesuit hydraulic engineering over 1,100 meters long and up to 16 meters deep. Guided by experts, you will pass tunnels dug into the rock, just over a meter and a half high, where the water still flows silently. Ventilation shafts, natural springs and signs of ancient workers tell centuries of history. The experience, reserved for small groups and equipped with equipment provided on site (boots, helmet, wetsuit), offers an immersive path between darkness, coolness and the sound of water. An authentic and rare journey that combines history, archaeology, nature and adventure, allowing you to experience Palermo DA a unique perspective: that of its underground water veins that have nourished the city DA centuries.