Arno facts for kids
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View of the Arno from the Ponte Vecchio
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| Country | Italy |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Mount Falterona 1,385 m (4,544 ft) |
| River mouth | Ligurian Sea |
| Length | 241 km (150 mi) |
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| Basin size | 8,228 km2 (3,177 sq mi) |
The Arno is an important river in the Tuscany region of Italy. It is one of the main rivers in central Italy.
Where the Arno River Starts and Flows
The Arno river begins high up on Mount Falterona. This mountain is part of the Apennines, a mountain range in Italy. At first, the river flows towards the south. Near the city of Arezzo, it turns and starts flowing towards the west.
The Arno then travels through several famous Italian cities. It passes through Florence, Empoli, and Pisa. Finally, the river flows into the Tyrrhenian Sea at a place called Marina di Pisa. The Arno is about 241 kilometres (150 mi) long, making it the longest river in the Tuscany region.
The Great Flood of 1966
On November 4, 1966, a very big flood happened on the Arno river in Florence. The river's banks could not hold the water, and they broke. Sadly, many people lost their lives because of this flood.
The flood also caused huge damage to Florence. Millions of valuable works of art and rare books were damaged or even destroyed. Even 40 years later, many of these treasures had still not been fully restored. This shows how powerful and destructive nature can be.
Images for kids
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The famous "Ponte Vecchio" (Old Bridge) in Florence.
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High water marks showing past Arno river floods. The mark on the left is from August 13, 1547, and the metal plate on the right is from November 3, 1844.
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The Arno river flowing through Florence.
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The Arno river in Pisa, near the Ponte della Fortezza (Fortress Bridge).
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The banks of the Arno, seen from the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) in Florence.
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An aerial view of the Arno's mouth in Marina di Pisa, where it meets the sea.
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The Arno river in Florence at night, with the city lights.
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The Ponte Amerigo Vespucci (Amerigo Vespucci Bridge) over the Arno.
See also
In Spanish: Arno para niños
