Mezza Canna
The Italian word "mezzacanna" defines a bronze bar fixed on the wall of a house in Cannavina street. It represents a linear Unit of Measure used from the 1st of January of 1841 in all the Naples’ Kingdom districts, in order to unify the measurement units in all the Kingdom. The "Canna", mostly used to measure fabrics, was about 264 cm, the one that stays in Campobasso represents half of the measure: 132 cm. Its use is linked to the presence, at that time, of a street market in the area.
Via Vittorio Cannavina, 11 Campobasso - Italy/Campobasso/Molise
Tourist experience: Sightseeing
Walking through the historic centre of Campobasso, you come across this element set in the façade of a building, which emphasizes the role of the city as customs office during the ancient Kingdom of Naples.
Spoken languages: Italian, English
Experience duration: Ten minutes
Opening: Public place, always open
Booking: No booking required
Less than 20 min by walk from the nearest accommodation, car parking or bus station
Accessibility: Public street with no access limitation
Cultural material heritage: Historical centre, historical site, historical object
Cultural immaterial heritage: Historical itinerary
Hidden tangible patrimony: Pathways
Hidden intangible patrimony: Community tales
Experiences: Showing around
Form filler: Michele Fratino