Real Ferdinando Bridge, Iron suspension bridge in Minturno, Italy
The Real Ferdinando Bridge stretches across the Garigliano River with cast-iron arches and metal cables supporting the deck structure from above.
Built in 1832 under King Ferdinand II of Two Sicilies, this bridge marked the first iron catenary suspension structure constructed in Italy.
The bridge forms part of the Italian national museum network, attracting engineers and historians who study early 19th-century infrastructure development.
Visitors can access the bridge through designated walking paths, with the site receiving 1,049 visitors in 2019 and 290 in 2020.
The bridge maintains its original catenary suspension design from 1832, demonstrating engineering techniques that influenced future infrastructure projects across Europe.
Location: Minturno
Inception: 1832
Address: Via Ferdinando Ii di Borbone 1052, 04026 Minturno 04026 04026
Website: http://sabap_lazio.beniculturali.it/index.php?it/312/ponte-real-ferdinando-a-minturno-lt
GPS coordinates: 41.24222,13.77222
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:33
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