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In medieval times, clothes were washed in a river formed by the tears of a mourning nymph.
This old wash-house in Sicily, dating back to medieval times, was used by the inhabitants of the city for centuries. The structure was built over the River Cefalino, which stems from a source located southwest of Cefalù near the village of Gratteri in the Madonie mountains. The original structure of the Lavatoio Medievale was initially much closer to the ocean, but it was demolished in 1514. The wash house was rebuilt on the river, which is said to have originated from the tears of a nymph who accidentally caused the death of her lover.
