Cascata delle Marmore
The Cascata delle Marmore (Italian: [kaˈskaːta delle ˈmarmore]) or Marmore Falls is a tiered, man-made waterfall in Italy, created by the Romans in 271BC. At 165m (541 feet) tall, it is the largest man-made waterfall in the world. It is located 7.7 km from Terni, in the region of Umbria.
| Cascata delle Marmore | |
|---|---|
| Marmore Falls | |
View of the Cascata delle Marmore in full operation | |
| Location | Umbria, Italy |
| Type | Tiered |
| Total height | 165 m |
| Number of drops | 3 |
| Longest drop | 83 m |
| World height ranking | 1st |
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