Indian Bridge

Indian Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge crossing the Arno River in Florence, constructed with a steel framework. It connects two districts of the city and carries traffic over the water with its distinctive engineering design.

Construction began in 1972 under the direction of two architects and reached completion nearly six years later. The opening marked a significant moment for the city's modern road infrastructure.

The bridge takes its name from an Indian prince whose ashes were scattered in 1870 where the Arno and Mugnone rivers meet. This naming origin ties the structure to a personal story that feels distant in time but still part of the place's identity.

The bridge can be crossed on foot or by car, with both options available for visitors. Access is easiest from the adjoining neighborhoods, where parking and pedestrian paths connect to the surrounding districts.

Beneath the main structure runs a hidden pedestrian walkway that was added during construction and was not part of the original design competition. This extra feature gives walkers a separate path across the river away from vehicle traffic.

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: December 8, 2025 19:54