Naviglio Grande is a navigable canal that starts from Ticino in the Lonati Pozzolo region known as "Tornavento" and ends at the Darsina di Porta Ticini pier in Milan. Its length is 49.9 km, its name translates in Arabic as "Great Canal". This main river road was built About 850 years ago, it served important commercial purposes within the city, and today, locals and tourists enjoy romantic boat rides in its shops, galleries, restaurants and elegant markets.