Ponte della Cittadella

Ponte della Cittadella is a road bridge crossing the Arno River in Pisa and links two city neighborhoods together. It accommodates both vehicle traffic and people on foot, serving as a regular crossing point through the urban landscape.

Completed in 1957, the bridge replaced earlier structures destroyed during World War II bombing. Its construction marked Pisa's post-war recovery and the city's restoration of normal urban connections.

The bridge serves as a symbol of post-war reconstruction efforts in Pisa and represents the transition from traditional to modern engineering methods in Italian infrastructure.

The bridge is wide enough for regular traffic flow and offers a straightforward crossing of the river. It is easily accessible and requires no special arrangements to traverse.

The bridge underwent three complete reconstructions before reaching its current form, with the first structure collapsing in 1934 before its intended inauguration.

Location: Pisa

Inception: August 1957

Height: 13.5 m

Length: 166 m

Longest Span: 48 m

Width: 14 m

GPS coordinates: 43.71292,10.39049

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:41