Palù Tower in Goro

Palù Tower in Goro

Dating back to the first half of the eighteenth century, it was built to ensure the drainage of the Canal Bianco into the sea and prevent the sea water from rising at high tide.
It is one of the best preserved hydraulic buildings in the area, consisting of five lowered round basins with the doors and bulkheads still working, according to the automatic opening and closing technique on water pressure. The building is made of brick and arranged on two floors; the name of the tower indicates a function, as well as hydraulic, also defensive From the embankment of the Canal Bianco you can enjoy an excellent view of the huts and the mouth of the Po di Volano.

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