PONTE PIETRA

The Ponte Pietra or the Stone Bridge is a Roman arch bridge spanning the Adige River amidst one of the most panoramic places to visit in Verona. It is thought to date back to 100 BC, making it Verona's oldest bridge. The bridge is a symbol of Verona's history and draws visitors to admire its architecture and panoramic views of the city.

The Ponte Pietra was built around 100 BC as a wooden bridge to cross the Adige River, which was replaced by a stone bridge by the Romans. This bridge had been repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt and was lastly blown up by Germans in 1945. It was brought back to its ancient glory in 1959 using the original materials that fell into the river after the bombing. 

The bridge features five arches of different sizes; the two closest to the left bank of the Adige River are from the Roman-era stone bridge, the one closest to the right bank is from 1298, and the remaining two date back to 1520. Its extensive history and use of original elements from all eras, from prehistoric to modern, have made it an illustrative example of the city's rich heritage. Ponte Pietra's historical significance and picturesque views of the city entice visitors interested in history and architecture.

Highlights

• Take a stroll across the bridge to enjoy the serenity and surrounding views of the city and river.
• Observe the bridge's five arches, two of which date from the Roman era, one from 1298, and two from 1520.
• Admire the architecture of the bridge, which retains materials dating from ancient to modern times.
• Learn about the rich history of the bridge, including several collapses and re-constructions before standing in its current glory since 1959
• Visit the Ponte Pietra to see the oldest bridge in Verona, which was originally built as a wooden bridge over the Adige River around 100 BC.