Ponte Umberto I

Ponte Umberto I is a stone arch bridge spanning the Po River in Turin that connects the city center with the Borgo Crimea neighborhood. The structure features three arches of varying spans with an overall width of 23 meters (75 feet).

An iron suspension bridge from 1840 once crossed this river but became unsafe for vehicle traffic by 1879. The new stone structure was built between 1903 and 1907 to meet the city's growing transportation needs.

The four entrance sculptures by Luigi Contratti and Cesare Reduzzi represent qualities of valor, compassion, art, and labor. These stone figures shape how people experience entering the city from either riverbank.

The bridge is easily reached from central Turin via Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, with public transit stops near the western bank. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross freely during daylight hours and enjoy river views from the center of the span.

The bridge was named after King Umberto I following his death in 1900, honoring the monarch's work in public health and disaster response efforts. This naming reflects the social priorities of early 20th-century Turin.

Location: Turin

Inception: 1903

Length: 124 m

GPS coordinates: 45.05811,7.69180

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:57