Brenta (river) facts for kids
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 The Brenta river in Bassano del Grappa.
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| Country | Italy |
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| Regions | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Veneto |
| Provinces | Trento, Vicenza, Venice |
| Comuni | Caldonazzo, Bassano del Grappa, Mira, Chioggia |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Cismon |
| - right | Bacchiglione |
| Cities | Bassano del Grappa, Mira |
| Source | Levico and Caldonazzo lakes |
| - location | Caldonazzo, Trento, Italy |
| - elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
| - coordinates | 46°0′26″N 11°15′58″E / 46.00722°N 11.26611°E |
| Mouth | Adriatic Sea |
| - location | Chioggia, Venice, Italy |
| - elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| - coordinates | 45°11′0″N 12°19′0″E / 45.18333°N 12.31667°E |
| Length | 174 km (108 mi) |
| Basin | 2,304 km² (890 sq mi) |
| Discharge | for Bassano del Grappa |
| - average | 90 m³/s (3,178 cu ft/s) |
The Brenta is a well-known river in northeastern Italy. It starts near two beautiful lakes, Caldonazzo and Levico, in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region. The river flows for about 174 kilometers (108 miles). It ends by flowing into the Adriatic Sea, which is south of the famous city of Venice.
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Journey of the Brenta River
The Brenta river is about 174 kilometers (108 miles) long. The area of land that drains into the Brenta is about 2,304 square kilometers (890 square miles). This is called its drainage basin. Near the city of Bassano del Grappa, the river usually carries between 60 and 90 cubic meters of water every second.
The Brenta river, along with the Piave river, helped to form the Venetian Lagoon. This is a large, shallow body of water where Venice is located.
Where the River Starts
The Brenta river begins between the Caldonazzo and Levico lakes. These are two small lakes in the Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol region. The river starts in the town of Caldonazzo, in the Trento province. Here, it is about 449 meters (1,473 feet) above sea level.
From its start, the river flows through a valley called the Valsugana. This valley stretches from Bassano del Grappa to Trento. The Brenta first flows east, then turns south. Along this part of its journey, another stream called the Cismon joins the Brenta. The Cismon is the main river that flows into the Brenta from the left side. It joins near the town of Cismon del Grappa.
Journey to the Sea
After passing the town of Bassano del Grappa, the Brenta river flows through a large flat area. This area is known as the Pianura Padana, or the "Valley of the Po river."
Finally, the Brenta river reaches the Adriatic Sea. It flows into the sea near the town of Chioggia in the Metropolitan City of Venice. Close to where it meets the sea, another river, the Bacchiglione, joins the Brenta. This happens in a place called "Ca' Pasqua."
Images for kids
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The Brenta river in Bassano del Grappa.
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The Ponte degli Alpini (Alpini Bridge) in Bassano del Grappa.
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The Brenta river in downtown Borgo Valsugana.
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The Brenta river in Valstagna.
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See also
In Spanish: Río Brenta para niños
