Indian Bridge

Indian Bridge spans 350 meters across the Arno River, featuring a steel structure with a main span of 189 meters and a width of 22 meters.

Construction of the bridge began in 1972 under architects Adriano Montemagni and Paolo Sica, with the official opening ceremony taking place on March 10, 1978.

The bridge's name originates from Prince Rajaram Chuttraputti of Kolhapur, who died in Florence in 1870 and was cremated at the confluence of Arno and Mugnone rivers.

The structure connects Florence's District 5 and District 4, specifically the Petriolo and Mantignano neighborhoods, serving as a crucial traffic artery for the city.

Engineers incorporated an unexpected suspended pedestrian walkway beneath the main structure, a feature not required in the original 1968 design competition specifications.

Location: Florence

Inception: 1972

Architects: Adriano Montemagni, Paolo Sica

Official opening: March 10, 1978

Length: 350 m

Longest Span: 189 m

Width: 22 m

Made from material: steel

GPS coordinates: 43.79028,11.19639

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45