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Lake Agnano

Campanian geography stubsFormer lakes of EuropeLakes of CampaniaVolcanic crater lakes
Lago di Agnano e Grotta del Cane acquaforte aquerellata Sieur de Rogissart
Lago di Agnano e Grotta del Cane acquaforte aquerellata Sieur de Rogissart

Lago di Agnano or Lake Agnano was a circular lake, some 6½ km in circumference, which occupied the crater of the extinct volcano of Agnano 8 km west of Naples, Italy. It was apparently not formed until the Middle Ages, as it is not mentioned by ancient writers; it was drained in 1870. On the south bank are the Stufe di San Germano, natural sulphureous vapor baths, and close by is the Grotta del Cane. From the floor of this cave warm carbonic acid gas constantly rises to a height of 18 inches (46 cm): the fumes render a dog insensible in a few seconds. Remains of an extensive Roman building and some statues have been discovered close by.

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Lake Agnano
Via Agnano agli Astroni, Naples Municipalità 10

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N 40.829738888889 ° E 14.17045 °
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Centro Sportivo "Due Palme"

Via Agnano agli Astroni
80124 Naples, Municipalità 10
Campania, Italy
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Lago di Agnano e Grotta del Cane acquaforte aquerellata Sieur de Rogissart
Lago di Agnano e Grotta del Cane acquaforte aquerellata Sieur de Rogissart
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