Ponte delle Catene, Suspension bridge in Fornoli, Bagni di Lucca, Italy
The Ponte delle Catene extends over the Lima River with two neoclassical stone arches and iron chains supporting a wooden deck spanning 50 meters.
Carlo Ludovico commissioned the bridge in 1840 to replace a medieval stone crossing from 1317 that was destroyed by flooding.
Lorenzo Nottolini designed the bridge after studying English suspension bridges, incorporating Roman architectural elements into the modern engineering structure.
The bridge connects the communities of Fornoli and Chifenti, providing pedestrians with a crossing point over the Lima River.
The underground tensioning system maintains the stability of the wrought-iron chains that give the bridge its name and structural support.
Location: Bagni di Lucca
Inception: 1860
GPS coordinates: 44.00614,10.56266
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:04
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