Bridges Emilia Romagna

Built in Roman times its construction was over in 21 d. C. during the reign of Emperor Tiberius. In sober and solemn style, built in Istrian stone,it consists of five arches of different sizes.

the bridges of Santiago Calatrava are the new gates of Reggio Emilia: architectures to be observed in motion, which allow you to break down borders, to move freely, to make the structure coincide with the form and to make art dialogue with science.

The Roman Bridge dates back to the first century AD and is located not far from the Cathedral of Fidenza. The property was the access point to the ancient city by travelers from the North. The material used for the construction of the bridge was the Piacenza tufa. Today, the ancient bridge is visible the round arch and the tax.

The original installation of the bridge is certainly not the same as when it was built, but the documents for the first stone structure are dated around 1278. Over the years it has undergone several renovations: lastly, that of 1903, which gave a new look to the bridge. Rocchetta was the tower from where the whole activity was controlled, but it was knocked down at the beginning of the 20th century, during the last restoration by the mayor of the time.

The Donkey Back Bridge of Castel del Rio was built around the fifteenth century on commission by Obitzo Alidosi to master Andrea Gurrieri. The Bridge symbolized the power and solidity of the Alidosi family and presented itself with a structure called “donkey back” with its 42 meters arch. Inside, five rooms were built used by the guards for the collection of gabelles.

It has eleven unequal arches that legend tells were born from a clash between Saint Colombano and Satan. The nearby Abbey, from the Middle Ages, is dedicated to the Saint.