Bridge
Ponte della Cittadella
The Ponte della Cittadella is a concrete-arched bridge crossing the Arno in Pisa, completed in 1957. It carries three spans, with a main span of 48 meters, and rises to a maximum height of 13.5 meters, linking the city’s history to its modern infrastructure. The bridge’s visible reinforced-concrete structure is faced with brick and stone on the abutments and piers, a practical choice that reflects mid-20th-century engineering in a city marked by centuries of riverfront rebuilding. Its name points to the nearby Citadel district and the historical role of this riverfront in Pisa’s defenses and commerce. …
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