The Centrale Idroelettrica Guida, a Columbus in Bivongi's heart, was the first hydroelectric power station of South Italy, built with the sweat and grit of the townsfolk in 1914. Initially, only Bivongi benefited from its power, but soon it extended to Stilo and Pazzano as well. Sitting pretty at 11.5 meters wide and 6.5 meters long, it was a testament to the communal spirit of those times. Nevertheless, a whiff of mystery always seemed to linger around the building. On the chilly February 13th of 2008, a mafia-inspired modernization proposal was thwarted, and it was reinstated as the Museum of Hydraulic Energy instead.
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Written by Nicolo Ciampini
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