"Frontieres du Milanez du Cremonese et du Lodesan au Roy d'Espagne. Le Bergamas, Le Bressan et Le Cremas…", Fer, Nicolas de

This detailed map shows the vicinity of Milan and the important network of canals. The Naviglio Canal, shown here connecting Lake Maggiore with Milan, was the first artificial canal in Europe, probably originating as a defensive ditch dug in the 12th century. It was one of the largest post-medieval engineering projects, allowing development of commerce, transport and agriculture in the region. Prominently depicted within a large area north of Pavia is the Enclos des Chartreux (Certosa di Pavia) monastery located within a large hunting park that belonged to the Visconti family of Milan.

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