Ponte della Fortezza

The Ponte della Fortezza spans 90 meters across the Arno River with three concrete arches covered in stone and reaches a height of 14.20 meters.

The bridge, initially constructed between 1262 and 1286 as Ponte della Spina, received its current name in 1512 when Giuliano da Sangallo built the Fortezza Nuova.

The structure incorporates platforms that once supported cannons for defense, reflecting the military architecture of medieval Pisa.

Located 950 meters from Pisa Centrale railway station, the bridge connects both sides of the Arno River with vehicle and pedestrian access.

The bridge features three spans with a maximum span of 38 meters, combining reinforced concrete construction with decorative cut stone elements.

Location: Pisa

Height: 14.2 m

Length: 90 m

Longest Span: 38 m

GPS coordinates: 43.71350,10.40796

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29