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Bridge · Verona, Vêneto
Ponte Pietra
The only Roman bridge in Verona, over the Ádige, rebuilt with the original stones after being blown up in 1945. It connects the center to the Teatro Romano and to Castel San Pietro.
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About Ponte Pietra
Ponte Pietra is the oldest bridge in Verona and the only one remaining from the Roman period. It carried the Via Postumia, the Roman road that crossed northern Italy, into the city. Over the centuries it survived several floods of the Ádige, with arches rebuilt at different times: the white stone ones are the oldest, the brick ones came later.
In April 1945, retreating German troops blew up the bridge, as they did with the other bridges in Verona. In the following years the stones were removed from the riverbed and the bridge was reassembled in place, piece by piece, in an anastylosis project completed in the late 1950s.
From the middle of the bridge you can see the river running fast, the Duomo on one side and the morro de San Pietro on the other, with the Teatro Romano at its foot and the castle above. At night, the illuminated riverbanks make this one of the most popular spots for photos.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 20 minutes to cross it at a leisurely pace and look at the river.
Best time
In the late afternoon and at night, when the riverbanks are illuminated.
How to get there
About a 10-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe, passing Sant'Anastasia. On the other side are the Teatro Romano and the funicular of Castel San Pietro.
Tip
Combine it with the Teatro Romano and the climb to Castel San Pietro, right on the other side. On the city-side riverbank there are small steps that lead down close to the water.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Ponte Pietra
Is the Ponte Pietra really Roman?
It is Verona's only bridge of Roman origin. It was blown up in 1945 and reassembled with stones recovered from the river, following the original form.
Is there a fee to cross it?
No. The bridge is a free pedestrian crossing.
What is on the other side of the bridge?
The Roman Theatre, with the archaeological museum, and the funicular that goes up to Castel San Pietro.