Bridge Guglielmo Marconi, Cable-stayed bridge in Ostiense district, Rome, Italy
Description
The Guglielmo Marconi Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure crossing the Tiber River and connecting Piazza Augusto Righi with Piazza Tommaso Edison. The structure features six arches and spans approximately 31 meters in width to accommodate both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
History
Construction began in 1937 but was interrupted during World War II, resuming in 1953 and completing in February 1955. The project represents Rome's post-war reconstruction effort to modernize transportation connections across the city.
Culture
The bridge takes its name from Italian inventor Guglielmo Marconi, showing how the city honors scientists and innovators through its structures. The name reflects a tradition of recognizing intellectual achievement in everyday urban spaces.
Practical
The structure connects the Ostiense and Portuense districts and is accessible to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic crossing between both sides of the river. Walking across allows you to experience the river views and the surrounding squares at either end.
Did you know?
The structure ranks among Rome's longest bridges and showcases post-war Italian engineering through its innovative reinforced concrete design. The bridge employed modern construction techniques that were remarkable for its era of reconstruction.
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