Caption Translation - Public Washing

[skiptonr@hotmail.com]

I entered the words in the caption into Google and got only a partial translation. Fumbling around with each word I end up with:

lavatoio pubblico i Canaj in Contrada della Porta del Castello
Public wash house xx in the area of the Castle Gate

But I can't figure out "Canaj"? Any help?

Thanks, Rick

[AngelaGrace56]

Hi Rick

This might be completely off-beat, but I'm wondering whether "i Canaj" is referring to an ethnic group, maybe from Canaj, Albania? If so, then maybe translated to English it would be "Pacentro – Public wash place (laundry) for the Canaj in the district of the Porta del Castello."???

Angela

[liviomoreno]

I would say that Canaj is the name of the wash house.Canaj being dialect for Canali, wataer channels

[skiptonr@hotmail.com]

I found another picture of this public washing fountain with another caption...this one has the word "Canaij", translating to:

Women in traditional costumes washing clothes in the Canaij

Does that provide anyone with more ideas?

Thanks, Rick

[AngelaGrace56]

Now that I've read what Livio has said, and also after seeing the second picture and caption, I tend to agree with Livio's interpretation. It makes good sense to me.

Angela