Ponte Pietra
Ponte Pietra
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Ronald R
Stromness, UK344 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
So good to see this old Roman Bridge has been so lovingly restored in the 1950 using in the main, parts dredged back up from the river. This was after it was blown up in WWII by the Germans in retreat. It is worthwhile just taking a minute to look around when you are crossing the pedestrian bridge. You can see the old Roman theatre up on the north side of the river and the historic centre with Verona church spires on the other side. Plus the venicular with great views over Verona is just a short walk away on the North side.
Written December 1, 2024
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Pete
Fredericksburg, VA1,200 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
It is supposedly the oldest bridge in Verona and an ancient Roman bridge. From Wikipedia, I’m not sure if it’s really original and has partially been rebuilt. In either case, it’s a very good representation of the bridge that was or would have been there to get to the theater. The bridge is a lot wider than I would have expected and I would have expected stones on traveling portion.
Written May 24, 2022
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westy54
Sydney, Australia13,544 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
This reconstructed pedestrian bridge leads from the city across to the east bank of the Adige River where you can view the Teatro Romano and the Castel San Pietro.
It was the oldest bridge in Verona having been constructed of stone by the Romans in around 100BC. Four of the original five stone arches were blown up by the Germans when they retreated during WWII.
The bridge was rebuilt in 1957 from original materials salvaged from the river.
It was the oldest bridge in Verona having been constructed of stone by the Romans in around 100BC. Four of the original five stone arches were blown up by the Germans when they retreated during WWII.
The bridge was rebuilt in 1957 from original materials salvaged from the river.
Written July 9, 2024
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Luis P
Valencia, Spain2,013 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Bridge of Roman origin that was the first to be built in the narrowest part of the Adige River and where the current was less strong. Of Roman work, only two arches remain on the left bank, although reconstructed. It had several repairs and partial reconstructions between the 11th and 16th centuries. The worst was the dynamite blast that occurred on 4-24-1945, which only left the arch closest to the city. It was rebuilt in two years, between 1957 and 1959, using material recovered from the river and even remains from the bombings of the city. As it predates Roman planning, it is not aligned with what was the maximum decuman who had his own bridge nearby, now missing.
Written May 19, 2024
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Luac84
Brighton, UK564 contributions
Apr 2022
Beautiful old Roman bridge over looking the Adige river.
The bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt after so you can see where the bridge was damaged.
Perfect for early morning or sunset photos and a great place to enjoy an ice-cream whilst listening to the church bells in the distance. This bridge is very peaceful and not too overcrowded with tourists.
The bridge was destroyed in the war and rebuilt after so you can see where the bridge was damaged.
Perfect for early morning or sunset photos and a great place to enjoy an ice-cream whilst listening to the church bells in the distance. This bridge is very peaceful and not too overcrowded with tourists.
Written May 15, 2022
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Kenpasha
Bellingham, WA799 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Very briefly, we lived by this bridge (north of it, outside the city walls) on a recent week in Italy. It is pedestrian only. I think for a feel of what Verona in the Renaissance era was like, there is nothing like hanging out at this bridge for a few moments. Good restaurants are just in front of you (going into the city), the river is rushing by, and the skyline is alluring, full of promise. To the northeast of you are the Roman Theatre and Giardini Giusti (and you must see that garden and residence), and to the south lies the main city.
Quite atmospheric. On this trip we visited Verona, Padua, Modena, and Ravenna. I think just for atmosphere, I liked Verona the best, even though Padua has the big university.
Enjoy!
Quite atmospheric. On this trip we visited Verona, Padua, Modena, and Ravenna. I think just for atmosphere, I liked Verona the best, even though Padua has the big university.
Enjoy!
Written October 25, 2024
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VivereSulGarda
Lake Garda, Italy3,677 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
And one wonders why this bridge is not crossed by cars which would also be convenient since beyond there is the Lyceum and the Basilica of Santa Anastasia?
Instead it is not as it may seem a bridge, but a historical monument, with infinite vissicitudes since the Roman times that gave it life.
In its history it was destroyed and rebuilt many times, as if it should never exist and instead there it is, of course the white stones are not all original because in the last reconstruction most of them have been lost in the Adige, but its charm still holds despite the red brick part that has very little to do with it. There is a whole medieval story that tells of this bridge and even in the 1,300s of an aqueduct that carried water to Piazza Erbe and the beautiful fountain of Madonna di Verona placed in the center of it. Today, after various reconstructions, it retains the characteristic donkey-back shape of Roman bridges and the curious name derives from the literal translation of that time, namely Pons Lapideus. It is strong and stone, unlike its remote origins which were made of wood and often became destroyed by the floods of the river.
Instead it is not as it may seem a bridge, but a historical monument, with infinite vissicitudes since the Roman times that gave it life.
In its history it was destroyed and rebuilt many times, as if it should never exist and instead there it is, of course the white stones are not all original because in the last reconstruction most of them have been lost in the Adige, but its charm still holds despite the red brick part that has very little to do with it. There is a whole medieval story that tells of this bridge and even in the 1,300s of an aqueduct that carried water to Piazza Erbe and the beautiful fountain of Madonna di Verona placed in the center of it. Today, after various reconstructions, it retains the characteristic donkey-back shape of Roman bridges and the curious name derives from the literal translation of that time, namely Pons Lapideus. It is strong and stone, unlike its remote origins which were made of wood and often became destroyed by the floods of the river.
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Written November 14, 2024
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Steveage
Rexburg, ID3,129 contributions
Jun 2019
This bridge was built in the year 100 AD. Four of the arches of this bridge were blown up by retreating Germans during WWII. The bridge was rebuilt back in 1957, using the original rock. I don't know, I just love walking on something historical like this - it's free. The water rushing beneath sounds beautiful.
Written February 28, 2020
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Piergiorgio R
Taranto, Italy115 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Fabulous and romantic location with beautiful background music and good quality food but very low customer service, care and attention. While the owner was drinking at a table with a couple of friends, we felt discriminated against with the family compared to the surrounding tables of tourists who, as we know, unlike us, were ordering wines, bottles and glasses with high added value. It's really a shame that in our expectations it was supposed to be the best restaurant out of 5 that we frequented this Christmas, but instead it was the last. Invisible even when leaving, without a greeting from the owner. How much does the human relationship do!
Written December 26, 2023
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pags-21
Toronto, Canada127 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Food was really good....just expected a little bit more when compared to other resteraunts in Verona. The view from the terrace was really nice....although very cramped and bit noisy with the constant sound of rushing water. WE actually gave up our spot and opted to eat indoors - which we enjoyed much more.
Written September 8, 2024
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