SC - Platina in Florence [silly]

Decker, Terry D. TerryD at Health.State.OK.US
Sun Apr 30 06:17:26 PDT 2000


Leonardo da Vinci and Niccolo Machiavelli actually collaborated on a project
to move the Arno and make it navigable to Florence, while leaving Pisa
without water.  The project ultimately failed, but the attempt makes for
some fascinating history.

Bear

> No, they moved the river. It was easier.
> margali
> >>>
> The Po? Last I knew it was the Arno that runs through Florence. Or did
> they change the name?
> 
> 'Lainie
> 
> 


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