Which waterfall in Italy is a man-made cascade created by the Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus?

Cascata delle Marmore is a man-made waterfall in Italy created by the Roman consul Manius Curius Dentatus.

The Romans diverted part of the Velino River in 271 BCE to drain stagnant water near the former Lacus Velinus and send it toward the Nera River. The resulting engineered drop became the Marmore Falls. Later canals and hydraulic works modified the system, and the water is now also used for hydroelectric generation.

The waterfall has three main sections and a total height of about 165 metres, making it one of Europe’s tallest artificial waterfalls. Because the flow is regulated, the full cascade is not necessarily running at maximum strength at all times.

Marmore is often described as “natural” by visitors because it is set in a dramatic wooded gorge, but its origin is distinctly engineered. It should not be confused with Italy’s Toce Waterfall or Varone Waterfall.