description Adige River Overview
The Adige River is the second-longest waterway in Italy, extending approximately 410 kilometers from its source in the Alpine region to the Adriatic Sea. It flows southward and eastward through the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, passing through the historic city of Verona. The river has historically been prone to severe flooding, which led to the construction of extensive levees and diversion channels in the 19th century to protect surrounding agricultural lands.
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How long is the Adige River?
The Adige is about 410 kilometres long. It is Italy's second-longest river after the Po.
Where does the Adige River start?
It rises near the Reschen Pass in the Upper Vinschgau region of South Tyrol. From there it flows through the Adige Valley and toward northeastern Italy.
Which Italian cities lie along the Adige?
The river passes near Merano, Bolzano, and Verona before continuing through Veneto. Verona is especially associated with the Adige because the river curves around the city's historic centre.
Where does the Adige River end?
The Adige flows eastward across the Po-Venetian plain and reaches the Adriatic Sea. Its course passes through the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto.
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